On this day in 1902 American actress Miriam Hopkins was born. Born on this day in 1706 composer Baldassare GaluppiBorn on this day in 1898 actress and singer Lotte LenyaBorn on this day in 1909 conductor Otto AckermannBorn on this day in 1920 tenor Alexander YoungBorn on this day in 1922 soprano Camilla WilliamsHappy 84th birthday baritone Barry McDanielHappy 80th birthday soprano Berit LindholmHappy 77th birthday soprano Catarina LigendzaHappy 69th birthday tenor Henry PriceHappy 67th birthday soprano Margarita Castro Alberty
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On this day in 1902 American actress Miriam Hopkins was born.
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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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