Schopenhauer was right
On this day in 1893 Whitcomb Judson patented a hookless fastening device later called a “zipper.”
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.
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Born on this day in 1656 composer Marin Marais
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fQQTqACr3k
Born on this day in 1892 conductor Louis Fourestier
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvtvaDj9nRY
Born on this day in 1908 mezzo-soprano Edith Coates
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEDsBRN7JHA
Born on this day in 1912 countertenor Alfred Deller
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teTbE0pTtxc
Born on this day in 1922 soprano Florence Quartararo
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkLxtIavPaU
Born on this day in 1931 mezzo-soprano/soprano Shirley Verrett
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPET4RAe6yQ
Happy 66th birthdays to bass-baritone Alfred Muff
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMsx9nDSSmc
Also Happy 66th birthday to soprano Nancy Shade
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BJOVSS8hqU
Happy 60th birthday composer Bruce Adolphe
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxq0nZ2HYYU
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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