Happy Independence Day All U.S. Parterrians! 

Born on this day in 1826 composer Stephen Foster.

Born on this day in 1899 baritone Roy Henderson.

Born on this day in 1911 conductor Francesco Molinari-Pradelli.

Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Cathy Berberian.

Born on this day in 1927 mezzo-soprano Patricia Kern.

Happy 80th birthday soprano Zdzislawa Donat.

Happy 89th birthday Gina Lollobrigida.