On this day in 1914 composer W. C. Handy published “St. Louis Blues.” 

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 92nd birthday lyricist Alan Bergman.

Happy 87th birthday bass Clfford Grant.

Happy 82nd birthday composer Arvo Pärt.