Happy Independence Day All U.S. Parterrians!

Born on this day in 1826 composer Stephen Foster.

Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Cathy Berberian.

Happy 94th birthday Gina Lollobrigida!

From July 3:

Born on this day in 1854 composer Leos Janacek.

Born on this day in 1878 composer and performer George M Cohan.

Happy 83rd birthday mezzo-soprano Brigitte Fassbaender.