On this day 1894 the “Dreyfus Affair” began in France with Alfred Dreyfus’ wrongful conviction for treason.
Born on this day in 1858 composer Giacomo Puccini
Born on this day in 1883 composer Edgard Varèse
Born on this day in 1885 composer and critic Deems Taylor
Born on this day in 1903 mezzo-soprano Rosette Anday
Born on this day in 1916 bass Fernando Corena
Born on this day in 1921 composer Robert Kurka
Happy 60th birthday mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby
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