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Irving Berlin

American composer and lyricist (1888–1989)

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Occupation

Composer

Born in

Talachyn

Born

May 11, 1888

Zodiac

Taurus

37,024

days lived

101

age at death

Born
May 11, 1888 in 🇺🇸Talachyn
Died
September 22, 1989 (aged 101)
Zodiac
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Irving Berlin was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Berlin received numerous honors including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Gerald R. Ford in 1977. The broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite stated he "helped write the story of this country, capturing the best of who we are and the dreams that shape our lives".

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1989
Day 37,023
Age 101

Death of Irving Berlin

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Sep 22, 1989

Irving Berlin dies in New York City at the age of 101.

1988
Day 36,590
Age 100

Widowhood

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Jul 16, 1988

Ellin Mackay Berlin, Irving Berlin's wife, dies.

1963
Day 27,262
Age 74

Receives Special Tony Award

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Jan 1, 1963

Receives a Special Tony Award for his contributions to the musical theater.

1962
Day 26,897
Age 73

Mr. President

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Jan 1, 1962

Writes the score for the Broadway musical 'Mr. President'.

1946
Day 21,188
Age 58

Annie Get Your Gun Revival

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May 16, 1946

Writes the score for 'Annie Get Your Gun', a major Broadway success.

1942
Day 19,776
Age 54

This is the Army

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Jul 4, 1942

Broadway premiere of 'This is the Army', a morale-boosting revue during WWII.

1938
Day 18,131
Age 49

God Bless America

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Jan 1, 1938

Writes 'God Bless America', which becomes a patriotic anthem.

1926
Day 13,751
Age 37

Marries Ellin Mackay

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Jan 4, 1926

Marries Ellin Mackay, despite her father's disapproval.

1921
Day 12,186
Age 33

Berlin Music Box Revue

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Sep 22, 1921

First 'Music Box Revue' opens, showcasing Berlin's songs.

Day 11,922
Age 32

Music Box Theater

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Jan 1, 1921

Co-founds the Music Box Theater with Sam H. Harris.

1918
Day 10,826
Age 29

Yip, Yip, Yaphank

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Jan 1, 1918

Writes and produces 'Yip, Yip, Yaphank' during WWI.

1912
Day 8,634
Age 23

Marries Dorothy Goetz

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Jan 1, 1912

Marries Dorothy Goetz; she dies five months later.

1911
Day 8,269
Age 22

Alexander's Ragtime Band

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Jan 1, 1911

Composes 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', his first international hit.

1907
Day 6,808
Age 18

First Published Song

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Jan 1, 1907

Publishes his first song, 'Marie from Sunny Italy'.

1893
Day 1,696
Age 4

Immigration to the United States

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Jan 1, 1893
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1888
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Irving Berlin

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May 11, 1888

Born Israel Isidore Baline in Tyumen, Russia.