According to an ancient American legend, on this day in 1896 the Chinese-American dish chop suey was created in New York City by the Cantonese chef of Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-Chang. Born on this day in 1862 playwright Maurice MaeterlinckBorn on this day in 1897 tenor Helge RosvaengeBorn on this day in 1926 baritone Thomas StewartBorn on this day in 1928 tenor Michele MoleseBorn on this day in 1943 contralto Anne Collins
I’ll fry tomorrow
According to an ancient American legend, on this day in 1896 the Chinese-American dish chop suey was created in New York City by the Cantonese chef of Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-Chang.
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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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