Jussi Björling, Swedish tenor (born 1911)

Johan Jonatan "Jussi" Björling was a Swedish tenor. One of the leading operatic singers of the 20th century, Björling appeared for many years at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and less frequently at the major European opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London and La Scala in Milan. He sang the Italian, French and Russian opera repertory with taste.

September 9 is the 252nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 113 days remain until the end of the year.