Questo e Quello

Rebel heart

On this day in 1601, Robert, Earl of Essex, led a revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth.

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Helen MirrenOn this day in 1601, Robert, Earl of Essex, led a revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth.

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Born on this day in 1899 composer Francis Poulenc
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eMPJ05TH8I

Born on this day in 1900 soprano Mary Lewis
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Born on this day in 1901 baritone John Brownlee
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Born on this day in 1912 conductor Günter Wand
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Born on this day in 1917 composer Ulysses Kay
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USe6N6A3O7U

Born on this day in 1921 poet and librettist Chester Kallman
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7fyz9ZLDno

Happy 92nd birthday soprano Colette Lorand
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Happy 72nd birthday conductor Richard Armstrong
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