Richard Strauss (June 11, 1864 – Sept. 8, 1949)

Richard Strauss died 60 years ago

Richard George Strauss was born on June 11, 1864 in Munich, Germany. He composed Also sprach Zarathustra. Mr. Strauss died on September 8, 1949 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

Richard Strauss died today – 58 years ago

German composer Richard Strauss was born on June 11, 1864 in Munich, Germany. He said, “Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them." [Is that what it is?]... Mr. Strauss died in 1949 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

English bishop and satirist Joseph Hall was born on July 1, 1574 at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England. He said, “Our body is a well-set clock, which keeps good time, but if it be too much or indiscreetly tampered with, the alarm runs out before the hour." [And at what minute are you?]... Mr. Hall died in 1656 in Higham, Norfolk, England.