Birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
BirthArtThe Classical-era composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is born in Salzburg.
- Date
- January 27, 1756 · On this day · View on map
- Countries
- Austria
- Regions
- Europe
- Location
- Salzburg
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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