American composer and pianist (1898–1937). George Gershwin was born on 26 September 1898 in what is now the United States. George Gershwin is remembered as a composer, jazz pianist and songwriter, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “The Man I Love”, “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Porgy and Bess”.
Before and after
- 18 July 1898Founding of Athletic Club
- 30 July 1898Death of Otto von Bismarck
- 16 August 1898Discovery of Phoebe
- from 18 September 1898 to 3 November 1898Fashoda Incident
- 26 September 1898Birth of George Gershwin
- 10 November 1898Wilmington Insurrection of 1898
- 21 November 1898Birth of René Magritte
- 29 November 1898Birth of C. S. Lewis
- 6 December 1898Birth of Gunnar Myrdal
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The era
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