Birthdays in Music Oct 2 Franz Schneider, Austrian organist and composer, baptized in Pulkau (d. 1812) Oct 22 Vincenzo Manfredini, Italian harpsichordist, composer, and music theorist, born in Pistoia, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (now Italy) (d. 1799) 1736 Music History by Year 1738 Famous Musicians Composers Drummers Guitarists Pianists Singers Songwriters