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Events on Sunday 16 July 1989 1
1908 – 1989Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989)Died 16 July 1989, aged 81Herbert von Karajan was an Austrian conductor who led the Berlin Philharmonic for over three decades. He was one of the best-selling classical recording artists of all time. His interpretations shaped orchestral performance standards worldwide.