Facts on 13 August
1948 - Kathleen Battle, operatic soprano, born

Kathleen Battle, the celebrated operatic soprano, was born on August 13, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She is known for her stunning voice and has won Grammy Awards in 1987 and 1988 for her exceptional vocal performances. Battle has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and is particularly renowned for her interpretations of the operatic repertoire, especially in the works of Mozart and Handel.

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