On this day in 1906 the San Francisco earthquake and fire killed nearly 4,000 while destroying 75% of the city. 
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Born on this day in 1819 composer Franz von Suppé.

Born on this day in 1882 conductor Leopold Stokowski.

Born on this day in 1899 conductor Zdenek Chalabala.

Born on this day in 1910 soprano Sylvia Fisher.

Happy 84th birthday soprano Nadezda Kniplova.

Happy 82nd birthday tenor George Shirley.

Happy 70th birthday tenor Robin Leggate.

Happy 68th birthday soprano Catherine Malfitano.