Shura Cherkassky
Shura Cherkassky was a Russian-American concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire. His playing was characterized by a virtuoso technique and singing piano tone. For much of his later life, Cherkassky resided in London.
7 October 1909
Born on the same birth date (7 October 1909): Anni Blomqvist • Erastus Corning 2nd
Born on the same birth day (7 October): Allison Munn • Bree Olson • Břetislav Pojar • Georges Duby • Graeme Ferguson (filmmaker) • Gunnar Nielsen (Faroese footballer) • Henriette Avram • John Underhill (captain) • Omar Benson Miller • Thakin Mya • William Johnson (cricketer, born 1962)
Born in the same month (October 1909): Carla Laemmle • Edward Flynn (boxer) • Erastus Corning 2nd • Joaquín Satrústegui • October 2 • Robert Trout