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