July 8 — On This Day in Opera

Birth of American operatic lyric soprano Marie Tiffany, who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1916 to 1928 and created roles in several world premieres including Puccini’s "Il Trittico" (1918).

Death of American soprano Nina Morgana, a protégé of Enrico Caruso who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1920 to 1935.

Birth of Hong Kong soprano Barbara Fei, founder of the Allegro Singers and prominent figure in Chinese opera and choral music.