1957 Death Jean Julius Christian Sibelius, Fin composer (Finlandia), dies at 91 1944 Birthday Leif Segerstam, born in Vaasa, Finland, composer, chief conductor, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra 1995 - 2007, professor Sibelius Academy 1931 Event Sibelius/Ashton's ballet "Lady of Shalott," premieres in London 1926 Event 1st performance of Jean Sibelius' 7th Symphony in C 1923 Event Jean Sibelius' 6th Symphony, premieres 1915 Event Jean Sibelius' 5th Symphony in E, premieres 1907 Event Jean Sibelius' 3rd Symphony, premieres 1902 Event 1st performance of Jean Sibelius' 2nd Symphony 1900 Event Sibelius' "Finlandia," premieres in Helsinki 1865 Birthday Jean Sibelius, Tavastehus Finland, composer, Valse Triste, Finlandia
