Today in music history, 1902: Birthday of Richard Rodgers, an American composer and winner of several awards of the entertainment industry. Among his works are the beloved musicals Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951), and The Sound of Music (1959). “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel has been recorded by many performers and is popular with supporters of association football clubs.
Celebrate the anniversary of Rodgers’ birth with Liverpool FC’s 2005 phenomenal comeback.