births
November 29, 1861
Spyridon Samaras, Greek composer (died 1917)
Spyridon Samaras
Spyridon-Filiskos Samaras was a Greek composer particularly admired for his operas. His compositions were praised worldwide during his lifetime and he is arguably the most important composer of the Ionian School. Among his best-known works are the operas Flora mirabilis (1886) and Mademoiselle de Belle-Isle (1905). He also composed the music for the Olympic Hymn.
November 29
November 29 is the 333rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 32 days remain until the end of the year.