On this day in 1431 Joan of Arc was defeated by Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Born on this day in 1698 poet and librettist Pietro MetastasioBorn on this day in 1869 composer Charles LevadéBorn on this day in 1914 conductor Rudolf NeuhausBorn on this day in 1926 mezzo-soprano Nell RankinBorn on this day in 1930 tenor Gerd BrenneisHappy 71st birthday conductor David Atherton
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