1932 Death John Philip Sousa, U.S. composer (Stars and Stripes Forever), dies at 77 1896 Event "Stars and Stripes Forever" written by John Philip Sousa 1896 Event 1st public film showing in U.S. John Philip Sousa's "El Capitan," premieres in New York City 1896 Event John Philip Sousa's "El Capitan," premieres (New York City) 1892 Event 1st public appearance of John Philip Sousa's band, New Jersey 1880 Event John Philip Sousa becomes new director of U.S. Marine Corps Band 1854 Birthday John Philip Sousa, Washington D.C., march king, Stars and Stripes Forever 1745 Birthday Joao de Sousa Carvalho, composer
