Births on September 15

Horatio Parker

Born on September 15, 1863

Horatio Parker, American organist, composer, and educator (d. 1919)

Horatio William Parker (September 15, 1863 – December 18, 1919) was an American composer, organist and teacher. He was a central figure in musical life in New Haven, Connecticut in the late 19th century, and is best remembered as the undergraduate teacher of Charles Ives while the composer attended Yale University.

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Events on 1863

20 Jun

West Virginia
American Civil War: West Virginia is admitted as the 35th U.S. state.
3 Jul

Battle of Gettysburg
American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge.
4 Jul

Battle of Gettysburg
American Civil War: The Army of Northern Virginia withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signalling an end to the Southern invasion of the North.
9 Sep

Union Army
American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.
3 Oct

Abraham Lincoln
The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving Day by United States President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866.

Births on September 15

Horatio Parker

Born on September 15, 1863

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Events on 1863

West Virginia

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Gettysburg

Union Army

Abraham Lincoln