1855
Józefina Reszke, Polish dramatic soprano and member of the de Reszke opera family, was born in Warsaw.
June 4 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 4, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1872
Stanisław Moniuszko, composer of "Halka" and a central figure in Polish national opera, died in Warsaw.
1910
Anton Dermota, Slovene lyric tenor long associated with the Vienna State Opera and Mozart repertory, was born in Kropa.
1917
Robert Merrill, American baritone and longtime Metropolitan Opera artist, was born in Brooklyn.
1920
Fedora Barbieri, Italian dramatic mezzo-soprano known for Verdi and verismo roles, was born in Trieste.
1966
Cecilia Bartoli, Italian mezzo-soprano known for Rossini, Mozart, Handel, Vivaldi, and bel canto repertory, was born in Rome.
1989
Václav Kašlík, Czech composer, opera director, conductor, and co-founder of the Grand Opera of the Fifth of May, died in Prague.