On this day in 1882 Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. Born on this day in 1864 composer Franco LeoniBorn on this day in 1882 composer Emmerich KálmánBorn on this day in 1913 baritone Tito GobbiBorn on this day in 1921 soprano Sena JurinacBorn on this day in 1925 composer Luciano BerioHappy 60th birthday soprano Cheryl Studer
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On this day in 1882 Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
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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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