1846
Composer Gioachino Rossini married his second wife, the artist's model Olympe Pélissier.
August 16 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 16, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Siegfried premiered at the opening of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus as part of his monumental *Ring* cycle." width="300">