September 6 is the birthday of American illustrator JESSIE WILCOX SMITH (1863-1935). TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS GOLDEN AGE ILLUSTRATOR, CLICK HERE.

September 6 is the birthday of the great Russian conductor EVGENY SVETLANOV (1928-2002). TO HEAR SVETLANOV CONDUCT SCRIABIN, CLICK HERE.

September 6 is the birthday of German actor MAX SCHRECK (1879-1936. He is best known for his lead role as the vampire Count Orlok in the film NOSFERATU.

September 6 is the birthday of American still photographer and film director MAURICE WILLIAM PRATHER (1926-2001). Prather is best known for his work on the cult horror film CARNIVAL OF SOULS.