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French composer Albéric Magnard is killed defending his estate against invading German soldiers.

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Albéric Magnard

French composer (1865–1914)

Lucien Denis Gabriel Albéric Magnard was a French composer, somewhat influenced by César Franck and Vincent d'Indy. Magnard became a national hero in 1914 when he refused to surrender his property to German invaders and died defending it.
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September 3

Day of the year

September 3 is the 246th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 119 days remain until the end of the year.
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