lindOn this day in 1850 “Swedish Nightingale” Jenny Lind gave her first United States concert. 

Born on this day in 1524 poet Pierre de Ronsard.

Born on this day in 1711 composer William Boyce.

Born on this day in 1764 composer Valentino Fioravanti.

Born on this day in 1786 composer Friedrich Kuhlau.

Born on this day in 1807 composer Ignaz Lachner.

Born on this day in 1885 writer D H Lawrence.

Born on this day in 1911 baritone Tiyt Kuusik.

Born on this day in 1912 tenor Gösta Björling.

Born on this day in 1925 composer Harry Somers.

Happy 91st birthday lyricist Alan Bergman.

Happy 86th birthday bass Clfford Grant.

Happy 81st birthday composer Avro Part.

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