On this day in 46 BC, Julius Caesar dedicated a temple to his mythical ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the battle of Pharsalus.Born on this day in 1898 composer George GershwinBorn on this day in 1908 composer Eugen SuchonBorn on this day in 1930 tenor Fritz WunderlichHappy 67th birthday baritone Dale DuesingHappy 65th birthday soprano Deborah PolaskiHappy 64th birthday tenor Gary Lakes
Constant as the northern star
On this day in 46 BC, Julius Caesar dedicated a temple to his mythical ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the battle of Pharsalus.
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Dan Soda (Windy City Operaman) is a Chicago native whose first visit to opera was at age 17 and Massenet’s Werther with Troyanos and Kraus. Nothing was ever the same. Opera and concert performances, recordings and video are an obsession. He prepares Parterre Box’s daily birthday and anniversary tributes. He also enjoys concerts, live theater and movies.
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