On this day in 1904 the first ice cream cone, created by Charles E. Menches, was served during the St. Louis World Fair.
Born on this day in 1866 composer Francesco CileaBorn on this day in 1931 soprano Ava JuneHappy 74th birthday opera administrator Brian DickieHappy 61st birthday soprano Susan DunnHappy 55th birthday mezzo-soprano Susan GrahamHappy 43rd birthday soprano Anja Harteros
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
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