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Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari is born

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Italian musician, known for italian composer, was born on 1876-01-12. Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (12 January 1876 – 21 January 1948) was an Italian composer and teacher.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Italian musician, known for italian composer, was born on 1876-01-12. Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (12 January 1876 – 21 January 1948) was an Italian composer and teacher. He is best known for his comic operas such as Il segreto di Susanna (1909).

Historical Significance

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari is Italian composer.

Key People

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari

Musician

Italian composer

Events Before

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  2. Princess Louise of Belgium marries Prince Philip von Saksen-Coburg-Gotha in Belgium

    Princess Louise of Belgium marries Prince Philip von Saksen-Coburg-Gotha in Belgium

  3. Georges Bizet's last and greatest opera "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, France

    Georges Bizet's last and greatest opera "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, France

  4. 1st Kentucky Derby: Oliver Lewis aboard Aristides wins in 2:37.75

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  5. Captain Matthew Webb makes the first recorded unassisted swim across the English Channel in 21 hours and 45 minutes

    The English Channel, also known as the Channel, is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Southern England from northern France.

Events After

  1. American Chester Greenwood patents earmuffs after inventing them at age 15

    American Chester Greenwood patents earmuffs after inventing them at age 15

  2. Test cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses the second Test by four

    Test cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses the second Test by four wickets to England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

  3. World's first home telephone is installed in Somerville, Massachusetts at the house of Charles Williams Jr. [1]

    The Charles Williams Jr. House, built in 1858, is a historic house in Somerville, Massachusetts. Charles Williams Jr.

  4. Russo-Turkish War: Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire

    Russo-Turkish War: Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire

  5. First Wimbledon tennis championship - first official lawn tennis tournament - begins featuring men's singles only

    The 1877 Wimbledon Championship was a men's tennis tournament held at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club (AEC & LTC) in Wimbledon, London.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on January 12, 1876?
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Italian musician, known for italian composer, was born on 1876-01-12. Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (12 January 1876 – 21 January 1948) was an Italian composer and teacher. He is best known for his comic operas such as Il segreto di Susanna (1909).
Why is Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari is born significant?
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari is Italian composer.
Who was involved in Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari is born?
Key figures include Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (Musician).

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