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Events on Wednesday 16 January 1957 1
1867 – 1957Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957)Died 16 January 1957, aged 89Italian conductor widely regarded as one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for his intensity and photographic memory of scores. He led the La Scala, New York Philharmonic, and NBC Symphony Orchestras.