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On this day in 1876 Wagner’s Götterdämmerung premiered at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus.

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beginningOn this day in 1876 Wagner’s Götterdämmerung premiered at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus. 
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Born on this day in 1686 composer Nicola Porpora.
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Born on this day in 1893 actress and playwright Mae West
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Born on this day in 1903 conductor Georges Sébastian.
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Born on this day in 1936 bass Nicola Ghiuselev.
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Happy 67th birthday soprano Linda Zoghby.
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