Soviet composer and pianist (1906-1975). Dmitri Shostakovich was born on 25 September 1906 in what is now the Russian Federation. Dmitri Shostakovich is remembered as a classical composer, pianist and politician, a citizen of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Notable works include “Symphony No. 1”, “Symphony No. 10” and “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District”. Positions held included deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union.
Before and after
- 28 June 1906Birth of Maria Göppert Mayer
- 1 July 1906Founding of Sporting CP
- 2 July 1906Birth of Hans Bethe
- 20 July 1906Finland gives women the right to vote and stand for parliament
- 25 September 1906Birth of Dmitri Shostakovich
- 9 October 1906Birth of Léopold Sédar Senghor
- 14 October 1906Birth of Hannah Arendt
- 22 October 1906Death of Paul Cézanne
- 6 December 1906Birth of Leonid Brezhnev
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