8 June – 400th anniversary of the death of Hans Leo Hassler, a German composer and organist of the late Renaissance / early Baroque.

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10 June – 90th anniversary of the birth of Judy Garland, American actress and singer, best known for the films ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’. (Died 1969)

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12 June – 50 anniversary of the death of John Ireland, an English composer.

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13 June – 50 anniversary of the death of Sir Eugene Goossens, an English composer and conductor.

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18 June – 70th birthday of Paul McCartney, English singer-songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles.

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22 June – 25th anniversary of the death of Fred Astaire, American stage and film dancer, actor, singer and choreographer, best known for his roles in musicals and his partnership with Ginger Rogers.

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28 June – 100th anniversary of the birth of Sergiu Celibidache, Romanian conductor.

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