1971 Birthday Dido Armstrong, born in London, England, known as 'Dido', singer, songwriter, album, 'No Angel' sold over 16 million copies worldwide, 'Life for Rent' sold over 12 million copies 1689 Event Henry Purcell and Tates opera "Dido and Aeneas," premieres in Chesea 1659 Birthday Henry Purcell, English organist/composer, Dido and Aeneas