World renowned Irish tenor John McCormack passed away on this day in Dublin in 1945. Born in Althone on June 14, 1884, McCormack became one of the most famous vocal artists of the early twentieth century. Songs like his, "I Hear You Calling Me" are still very famous. He studied in Dublin and Milan and his career reached its height in the U.S. where he became a household name. … [Read more...] about September 16, 1945