1994 Death Leon J Ramirez Reine, Degrelle, Belg/Spanish nazi (Rex), dies at 87 1896 Birthday Henry M de Montherlant, French stage author, La Reine Morte 1893 Death Charles F Gounod, French composer (La reine the Saba), dies at 75 1862 Event Opera "La Reine de Saba," premieres in Paris 1741 Birthday Maximilian JLP Gardel, French dancer and choreographer, Menuet Reine 1581 Event Commissioned by Catherine De Medici, the 1st ballet "Ballet Comique de la Reine," is staged in Paris
