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Birth of Belgian mezzo-soprano Désirée Artôt, a celebrated vocalist of the 19th century who performed across Europe.
1899
American tenor Richard Tucker, one of the Metropolitan Opera's leading singers for more than three decades, was born in Brooklyn, New York.
1906
Birth of German soprano Annelies Kupper, noted for her performances as Aida and Eva in *Die Meistersinger*.
1912
Death of Italian baritone Antonio Magini‑Coletti, who premiered roles in operas like Puccini’s *La Fanciulla del West*.
1926
Italian baritone Piero Cappuccilli, internationally acclaimed for Verdi roles including "Rigoletto", "Simon Boccanegra", and "Macbeth", was born in Trieste.
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