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Events on Thursday 14 May 1931 1
1853 – 1931David Belasco (1853-1931)Died 14 May 1931, aged 77American theatrical producer, playwright and impresario, known for lavish, realistic stagecraft. His plays Madame Butterfly and The Girl of the Golden West were adapted by Puccini as operas. He died in New York City.