Birthdays in Music Sep 16 Józef Nowakowski, Polish pianist and composer, born in Koryciska, Przysucha County, Poland (d. 1865) Deaths in Music Sep 2 Prince Maciej Radziwiłł, Polish-Lithuanian noble, composer and librettist, dies at 50 Sep 26 William Billings, American hymn composer (Rose of Sharon), dies at 53 1799 Music History by Year 1801 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers