On this day in 1945 Mildred Price starring Joan Crawford premiered at New York City’s Strand Theater. Born on this day in 1803 novelist Prosper MériméeBorn on this day in 1901 television host Ed SullivanBorn on this day in 1908 composer Marin GoleminovBorn on this day in 1913 composer Vivian FineHappy 81st birthday actress, singer and animal activist Brigitte BardotHappy 66th birthday tenor Hans Peter BlochwitzHappy 62nd birthday soprano Janice Hall
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On this day in 1945 Mildred Price starring Joan Crawford premiered at New York City’s Strand Theater.
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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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