Why Famous:Of Russian-Jewish origin Irving Berlin is widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history for hits such as Alexander's Ragtime Band, God Bless America and There's No Business Like Show Business.
Born: May 11, 1888 Birthplace:Tyumen, Russian Empire
1926-01-04 Composer Irving Berlin (37) weds heiress Ellin Mackay in a simple civil ceremony
Events in the Life of Irving Berlin
1914-12-08 Irving Berlin's musical "Watch your Step" premieres in NYC
1915-12-25 Irving Berlin & Harry B Smith's musical premieres in NYC
1918-08-19 Irving Berlin's musical "Yip Yip Yaphank" premieres in NYC
1932-02-17 Irving Berlin's musical "Face the Music" premieres in NYC
1939-11-11 Kate Smith first sings Irving Berlin's "God Bless America"
1940-05-28 Irving Berlin's musical "Louisiana Purchase" premieres in NYC
1942-07-24 Irving Berlin's musical "This is the Army" premieres in NYC
1946-05-16 "Annie Get Your Gun" musical by Irving Berlin, Dorothy and Herbert Fields opens at Imperial Theater NYC, starring Ethel Merman and featuring "There's no Business Like Show Business"
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