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Born on this day in 1929 (more or less) soprano Beverly Sills.

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ThaisBorn on this day in 1929 (more or less) soprano Beverly Sills. 
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNg8VGrIqls

On this day in 1878 Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore premiered in London.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Y5Fmy0RNU

Born on this day in 1917 bass-baritone Heinz Rehfuss.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQuc794j-pE

Born on this day in 1937 tenor Franco Bonisolli.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pRAY07k_GE

Happy 77th birthday soprano Maria Slatinaru.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjjTuAp3Nyg

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