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Vladimir Horowitz
1903 Oct, 1

Vladimir Horowitz

Vladimir Horowitz, Ukrainian-American pianist and composer (d. 1989)
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (October 1 [O.S. September 18] 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Russian-American classical pianist and composer. Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, he was known for his virtuoso technique, tone color, and the excitement that was engendered by his playing.

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Events on 1903

  • 11 Feb

    Symphony No. 9 (Bruckner)

    Anton Bruckner's 9th Symphony receives its first performance in Vienna, Austria.
  • 23 Feb

    Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

    Cuba leases Guantánamo Bay to the United States "in perpetuity".
  • 1 Oct

    Boston Americans

    Baseball: The Boston Americans play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the modern World Series.
  • 13 Oct

    Pittsburgh Pirates

    The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.
  • 17 Dec

    Wright Flyer

    The Wright brothers make the first controlled powered, heavier-than-air flight in the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.