On this day in 44 BC Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt declared her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. 

Born on this day in 1840 writer Giovanni Verga.

Born on this day in 1896 soprano Rosetta Pampanini.

Born on this day in 1900 bass Wilhelm Strienz.

Born on this day in 1904 tenor Set Svanholm.

Happy 98th birthday dancer Marge Champion.

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