On this day in 1940 the animated film Fantasia produced by Walt Disney and starring Leopold Stokowski (not pictured) was released.

Born on this day in 1850 author and poet Robert Louis Stevenson.

Born on this day in 1914 librettist and composer John La Touche.

On this day in 1937 the National Broadcasting Company formed a full-sized symphony orchestra.

On this day in 1965 the musical Skyscraper opened on Broadway.

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