German composer and orchestra director (1864–1949). Richard Strauss was born on 11 June 1864 in what is now Germany. Richard Strauss is remembered as a composer, conductor and librettist, a citizen of Germany. Notable works include “Also sprach Zarathustra”, “Salome” and “Der Rosenkavalier”.
Before and after
- 21 April 1864Birth of Max Weber
- 13 May 1864Construction of Arlington National Cemetery
- 5 June 1864Publication of Ons Heemecht
- from 9 June 1864 to 25 March 1865Siege of Petersburg
- 11 June 1864Birth of Richard Strauss
- 12 July 1864Construction of Heineken International
- from 10 August 1864 to 20 February 1865Uruguayan War
- from September 1864 to November 1864First Chōshū Expedition
- from 18 September 1864 to 27 December 1864Franklin–Nashville campaign
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The era
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