1991 Event Soviet Union recognizes Estonian independence 1978 Birthday Carmen Kass, Estonian Model 1960 Death August Gailit, Estonian writer (Ekke Moor), dies at 69 1932 Birthday Jaan Raats, born in Tartu, Estonia, composer, composed Estonian language films, wrote 'Aeg elada aeg armastada' 1930 Birthday Velio Tormis, born in Estonia, composed music based on traditional ancient Estonian folksongs, most important composer in 20th century Estonia 1930 Birthday Eino Tamberg, born in Estonia, composer, neoclassical Estonian music, teacher, Estonian Academy of Music, wrote ballet, 'Johanna tentate' 1928 Birthday Arnold Ruutel, Estonian Statesman 1920 Event Tarto/Dorpat peace treaty: U.S.S.R. recognizes Estonian independence 1917 Birthday Els Aarne, born in Ukraine, Estonian composer, pianist, composed chamber music for violoncello and double bass, wrote two symphonies, studied with composer Heino Eller 1900 Birthday Evald Aav, born in Talinn, Estonia, composer, studied music with Artur Kapp, composed Estonian opera Vikerlased (The Vikings), modeled after Tchaikovsky's composition style 1893 Birthday Earnest Julius pik, Estonian astronomer, Physics of meteor flight 1878 Birthday Aino J M Kallas, Finnish writer, White Ship, Estonian Tales 1876 Death Karl Earnest Ritter von Baer, Estonian/German embryologist, dies at 84 1874 Birthday Konstantin Pats, Estonian PM, 1921-23, 1932-33, dictator, 1933-40 1792 Birthday Karl Earnest Ritter von Baer, Estonian/German embryologist
