On this day in 627, a Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeated Emperor Khosrau II’s Persian forces, commanded by General Rhahzadh, in the Battle of Nineveh. Born on this day in 1900 tenor Arthur CarronBorn on this day in 1906 tenor Ludwig SuthausBorn on this day in 1921 bass-baritone Toni BlankenheimBorn on this day in 1927 soprano Hanny SteffekHappy 66th birthday baritone Donald MaxwellHappy birthday soprano Adelaide Negri, who was born at some point during the 20th century
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On this day in 627, a Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeaeds Emperor Khosrau II's Persian forces, commanded by General Rhahzadh, in the Battle of Nineveh.
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