On This Day

How gentle is the rain

Born on this day in 1907 novelty singer Mrs. Miller.

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Happy 98th birthday actress Glynis Johns.

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Born on this day in 1924 baritone Matteo Manuguerra.

Born on this day in approximately 1930 soprano Arlene Saunders.

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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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