On this day in 1987, Maria von Trapp, whose life inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical ''The Sound of Music,'' died in Morrisville, Vt., at age 82. Today's birthdays include: Reba McEntire. | BroadwayStars

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On this day in 1987, Maria von Trapp, whose life inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical ''The Sound of Music,'' died in Morrisville, Vt., at age 82. Today's birthdays include: Reba McEntire.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:00am on March 28, 2001 ☆ ⚑

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