Franz Abt
Composer and conductor of choral music
A significant figure in 19th-century German music, contributed extensively to choral compositions. Composed several popular songs and choral works that gained wide acceptance. Conducted various choirs and was influential in promoting choral music during his era. His contributions to the field also included music education, and he served as a professor at the Music Conservatory in Leipzig.
Composed the popular choral piece 'Abendstern'
Contributed to the establishment of choral societies in Germany
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Polish-American long jumper and Olympian
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December 22nd, 1878 147 years ago
Died
March 10th, 1925 101 years ago — 46 years old
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Anthropologist and academic
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December 22nd, 1928 97 years ago
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January 24th, 2016 10 years ago — 87 years old
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Japanese astronaut involved in ISS missions
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December 22nd, 1975 50 years ago
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Baseball player and manager with high wins
Born
December 22nd, 1862 163 years ago
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Baseball pitcher with multiple Cy Young Awards
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December 22nd, 1944 81 years ago
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Physiologist, Nobel Prize winner
Born
March 15th, 1854 172 years ago
Died
March 31st, 1917 108 years ago — 63 years old
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February 1st, 1965 61 years ago
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July 25th, 1925 100 years ago
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Japanese admiral during WWII
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1885 141 years ago
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American politician and librarian
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June 30th, 1893 132 years ago
Died
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