Birthdays in Music Jul 2 Thérèse Wartel, French pianist and composer, born in Paris (d. 1865) Jul 3 Janis Cimze, Latvian composer, Father of Latvian choir music, born in Rauna parish, Russian Empire (d. 1881) Deaths in Music Jul 25 Charles Dibdin, British composer, author (Sea Songs), and actor, dies at 69 1813 Music History by Year 1815 1814 in Music History Fiery Birth for Star Spangled Banner September 13, 1814