Born on this day 1849 poet Emma Lazarus. 

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Born on this day in 1796 librettist, poet and politician Carlo Pepoli.
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Born on this day in 1822 composer Luigi Arditi (some sources say July 16.)
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Born on this day in 1895 conducctor Hans Rosbaud.
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Born on this day in 1909 soprano Licia Albanese.
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Born on this day in 1936 mezzo-soprano Ann Howard.
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Happy 71st birthday singer Mirelle Mathieu.
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Happy 70th birthday mezzo-soprano Sandra Browne.
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