Writer Christopher Isherwood was born on this date in 1904. The British-born author spent four years in Germany in the 1930s, as the Nazi party took over the country. He related his experiences in "The Last of Mr. Norris" and "Goodbye to Berlin", which became the basis for John Van Druten's play, "I Am a Camera" (1951). The play, in turn, was made into the Broadway musical and film CABARET.

CABARET won eight Tony awards, including one for Best Musical, Best Composer and Lyricist, and Best Supporting Actor in a Musical (Joel Grey). The film won eight Oscars, including Best Director (Bob Fosse), Best Actress (Liza Minelli) and Best Supporting Actor (Joel Grey).

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