Grace Melzia Bumbry was an American opera singer, considered one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, who also ventured to soprano roles. She belonged to a pioneering generation of African-American classical singers, led by Marian Anderson. She was recognized internationally when Wieland Wagner cast her for the 1961 Bayreuth Festival as Venus in Tannhäuser, the first black singer to appear at the festival.

1937Dyan Cannon, American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter^[†]

Dyan Cannon is an American actress, filmmaker, and editor. Her accolades include a Saturn Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Academy Award nominations, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named Female Star of the Year by the National Association of Theatre Owners in 1973 and the Hollywood Women's Press Club in 1979.

Headlines from January 4, 1937

CIANO GIVES PLEDGE; Tells British That Italy Frowns on Change in Status Quo.

Peasant Girl to Share Day With Juliana In the Only Other Wedding in Netherlands

SOUNDER LAWASKED ON SOCIAL SECURITY BY NATIONAL GROUP; Drastic Changes Are Sought in Old-Age and Unemployment Insurance Provisions.

BRITISH AIM TO GET FRENCH INTO PACT; Seek Unity With Italy to Keep Mediterranean Peace and Bar Others From Basin.

7,000 Cheer King George As He Walks to Church

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