1930
Birth of Spanish tenor Pedro Lavirgen in Bujalance, Córdoba, who had a legendary international career from the 1960s through the 1990s.
July 31 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 31, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1960
Death of American operatic tenor William Bosworth Martin, who sang Werther at Opéra‑Comique and premiered in Le poème du soir.
1989
Death of Hungarian‑American dramatic soprano Anne Roselle (born Gyenge Anna), who created major roles including Turandot in Dresden.
2003
Death of Austrian‑born conductor Walter Taussig, longtime coach and associate conductor at the Metropolitan Opera.
2011
Death of Turkish operatic soprano Mesude Çağlayan, a pioneer of opera in Turkey and first Cio‑Cio‑san in Turkish Madama Butterfly.