1866 - Henry Martyn Blossom was born on the 10th of May in St. Louis, Missouri. American songwriter and lyricist.
1914 - He joined ASCAP.
- Became both a charter member and a director.
1919 - He wrote his best work: The Yankee Consul, Mlle. Modiste (libretto), The Red Mill (book and lyrics), The Only Girl, The Princess Pat (book and lyrics), Eileen (lyrics), and The Velvet Lady.
- Blossom died on 23rd of March from pneumonia in New York City at the age of 53.