On this day in 529 BC, King Cyrus the Great of Persia marched into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost 70 years of exile and issuing the first Human Rights Declaration. Born on this day in 1904 tenor Dinu BadescuBorn on this day in 1915 playwright Arthur MillerHappy 90th birthday baritone Rolando PaneraiHappy 75th birthday tenor Reiner Goldberg
Weighed in the balances
On this day in 529 BC, King Cyrus the Great of Persia marched into the city of Babylon.
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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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