Record-keeping was imperfect in 18th-century Germany, so history does not have an exact date of birth for classical composer Ludwig Van Beethoven, now probably best loved for his contributions to the ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A Web site pays tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven on his 239th birthday by way of Schroeder, the Beethoven fan in the Peanuts comic strip. The site is based on the ...

A panel of Peanuts from November 1951: Schroeder at his toy piano, with his beloved Beethoven. Good grief! Two favorite Peanuts comics pinned to the CPR front office bulletin board. This time of year ...

Salutations, Creamsters, and a happy Friday to ya. Schroeder of Peanuts fame may have a hard time getting anyone to help him celebrate the birth of legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven (who was ...

Beethoven’s 239th birthday is being celebrated online, and “Peanuts” is hosting the party. We’re talking comic strips: Cartoonist Charles Schulz was a Beethoven freak. And beginning today — most ...