on this day

“Hope costs nothing” “Hope costs nothing”

Born on this day in 1873 author and woman of letters Colette.

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It begins tonight It begins tonight

On this day in 1961: the historic Metropolitan Opera debuts of Leontyne Price and Franco Corelli in Verdi’s Il trovatore.

By on January 27, 2022 at 7:44 AM
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Plenty of security Plenty of security

Born on this day in 1923 actress and singer Anne Jeffreys.

By on January 26, 2022 at 8:50 AM
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We are family We are family

Premiered on this day in 1909 Richard Strauss‘s Elektra.

By on January 25, 2022 at 9:34 AM
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Madwoman Madwoman

Born on this day in 1883 actress Estelle Winwood.

By on January 24, 2022 at 8:56 AM
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“I do like to win” “I do like to win”

Happy 89th birthday to Broadway singer-dancer supreme Chita Rivera.

By on January 23, 2022 at 9:54 AM
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Grande dame Grande dame

Born on this day in 1878 actress and acting coach Constance Collier.

By on January 22, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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One of a kind One of a kind

Born on this day in 1926 bodybuilder and actor Steve Reeves.

By on January 21, 2022 at 2:02 AM
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“I think I was born stubborn” “I think I was born stubborn”

Born on this day in 1926 actress Patricia Neal.

By on January 20, 2022 at 7:43 AM
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O mother, where art thou? O mother, where art thou?

On this day in 1853 Verdi’s Il trovatore premiered in Rome.

By on January 19, 2022 at 3:12 AM
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I’m like a bird I’m like a bird

Happy 91st birthday actress Tippi Hedren.

By on January 18, 2022 at 2:35 AM
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“I’ve always been multicultural myself” “I’ve always been multicultural myself”

Born on this day in 1927 singer, actress, comedian, dancer and activist Eartha Kitt.

By on January 17, 2022 at 1:59 AM
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Nothing to hit but the heights Nothing to hit but the heights

Born on this day in 1908 actress and singer Ethel Merman.

By on January 16, 2022 at 3:04 AM
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I am your Bebe now I am your Bebe now

Born on this day in 1901 actress, singer, dancer, writer and producer Bebe Daniels.

By on January 14, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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