On this day in 1915, Albert Einstein presented the field equations of general relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences. Born on this day in 1824 librettist Antonio GhislanzoniBorn on this day in 1895 soprano Adelaide SaraceniBorn on this day in 1896 composer Virgil ThomsonBorn on this day in 1901 soprano Adele KernHappy 74th birthday conductor Jean-Claude MalgoireHappy 69th birthday baritone Hakan HagegardHappy 64th birthday soprano Yvonne Kenny
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On this day in 1915, Albert Einstein presented the field equations of general relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences.
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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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