On this day in 1826, the Eggnog Riot began at the United States Military Academy. Born on this day in 1754 poet George CrabbeBorn on this day in 1791 dramatist and librettist Eugène ScribeBorn on this day in 1824 composer Peter Cornelius (with music for the holiday)Born on this day in 1887 soprano Lucrezia BoriBorn on this day in 1927 soprano Teresa Stich-RandallHappy 75th birthday conductor Arnold OstmanHappy 64th birthday composer Libby LarsenHappy 57th birthday baritone Richard Cowan
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On this day in 1826, the Eggnog Riot began at the United States Military Academy.
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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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