On this day in 1893 Whitcomb Judson patented a hookless fastening device later called a “zipper.”

La Cieca invites you to follow La Hayworth’s example and to discuss here any and all off-topic and general interest subjects that cross your minds.

Born on this day in 1656 composer Marin Marais
Born on this day in 1892 conductor Louis Fourestier
Born on this day in 1908 mezzo-soprano Edith Coates
Born on this day in 1912 countertenor Alfred Deller
Born on this day in 1922 soprano Florence Quartararo
Born on this day in 1931 mezzo-soprano/soprano Shirley Verrett
Happy 66th birthdays to bass-baritone Alfred Muff
Also Happy 66th birthday to soprano Nancy Shade
Happy 60th birthday composer Bruce Adolphe

WindyCityOperaman

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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