Oscar Hammerstein II (July 12, 1895 – Aug. 23, 1960)

Oscar Hammerstein II died 49 years ago

Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 as Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein in New York City, New York. He wrote the lyrics to the song The Sound of Music and many, many other songs. Mr. Hammerstein died on August 23, 1960 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Oscar Hammerstein II died today – 48 years ago

Songwriter Oscar Hammerstein II was born as Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein on July 12, 1895 in New York City, New York. He said, “You've got to be taught to hate and fear.” [So eliminate the negative.]... Mr. Hammerstein died on August 23, 1960 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Oscar Hammerstein II died today – 47 years ago

U.S. lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in New York City, New York. With Richard Rodgers as composer, he wrote “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel”, “South Pacific”, “The King and I”, “Me & Juliet”, “Pipe Dream”, “Flower Drum Song”, “The Sound of Music”, “State Fair”, and “Cinderella”... Whew! He said, “A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it, A song's not a song 'til you sing it, Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, Love isn't love 'til you give it away!" [In which Broadway musical was this?]... Mr. Hammerstein died in 1960 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.