Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) was an Italian tenor who was an early recording artist and the foremost Metropolitan Opera attraction for a generation. For power, sweetness, and versatility his voice was without peer. Born on Feb. 25, 1873, in Naples, Enrico...

Enrico Caruso, the quintessential Italian tenor, was the most beloved singer of his day. Critics agreed that he was also probably the best. Known throughout the Western world for his interpretations of operatic roles, he also captured the popular...

For disambiguation, see Caruso. Enrico Caruso Enrico Caruso (born Errico Caruso February 25 1873, Naples – August 2 1921, Naples) was an Italian opera singer and one of the most famous tenors in history. Caruso was also the most popular singer in...

Today is Monday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2007. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 24, 1814, the War of 1812 officially ended as the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent...

Today is Friday, November 23, the 327th day of 2007. There are 38 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1499 - Perkin Warbeck, pretender to English throne, is executed.1531 - Peace of Kappel ends second civil war in Switzerland.1848 - The Female...

Luciano Pavarotti was bigger than life _ the oversized belly, huge handkerchief, grandiose lifestyle and ever-present grin that shone like a beacon. He backed it up with a voice of intense focus and immense carrying power that rang to the rafters on stages throughout the...

Enrico BanducciSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — Enrico Banducci, who provided a stage for up-and-coming comedians such as Mort Sahl, Woody Allen and Bill Cosby at his hungry i nightclub during the 1950s and 60s, has died. He was 85.Banducci died Oct. 9 of natural...