September 3 — On This Day in Opera

Birth of American soprano Dorothy Maynor, renowned for her rich voice and for founding the Harlem School of the Arts. She was the first African American to sing at a U.S. presidential inauguration (Truman, 1949).

Birth of American actress and opera singer Kitty Carlisle, a versatile performer known for her stage and television roles and long-time ambassador of the arts.