1691
Death of Italian castrato Marc'Antonio Pasqualini, who created leading roles in Baroque opera and influenced vocal style in Rome.
July 3 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 3, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1854
Birth of Czech composer Leoš Janáček, known for his groundbreaking operas such as *Jenůfa*, *Kat’a Kabanová*, and *The Cunning Little Vixen*.
1873
Death of Italian tenor Josef Poniatowski, noted for his operatic performances in the mid‑19th century.