Born:
Richard Rodgers, born in Hammels Station, New York, composer, Rodgers and Hammerstein
Richard Rodgers History:
December 30, 1979 - Richard Rodgers, composer, Rogers and Hammerstein, dies at 77
December 25, 1940 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Harts "Pal Joey," premieres in New York City
November 16, 1935 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical "Jumbo," premieres in New York City
February 10, 1931 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Harts premieres in New York City
December 3, 1930 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical "Evergreen," premieres in London
February 18, 1930 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "Simple Simon," premieres in New York City
March 17, 1926 - Richard Rodgers and L Hart's musical "Girl Friend," premieres in New York City
December 24, 1924 - Richard Rodgers Theater (46th St. Chanin's) opens at 226 W 46th New York City
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1966 - John Cusack, born in Chicago, actor, Stand By Me, Sure Thing, Better Off Dead
1960 - John Elway, NFL quarterback, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32
1946 - Gilda Radner, born in Detroit, Michigan, actress, SNL, Haunted Honeymoon
1934 - Carl Levin, American Politician
1577 - Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish Baroque painter, Circumcision
