1677
Birth of Italian composer Antonio Maria Bononcini, notable for his operas and chamber works.
June 18 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 18, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1840
Death of Margherita Barezzi, Giuseppe Verdi’s wife, whose passing deeply affected Verdi during the early stages of his operatic career.
1993
Death of Italian conductor Gianfranco Masini, acclaimed for his work leading opera productions at Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi and Arena di Verona Festival.