On This Day 21 October 1975 —— ( years ago). Lena appeared in her own show at the Glasgow Apollo. 21 October 1978 —— ( years ago). Lena appeared in her own show at The Opera House, Blackpool. 21 October 1999 —— ( years ago). The Birmingham Evening Mail (England) reported that LENA Zavaroni’s best friend has been staying in cheap hotels across Birmingham since the tragic singer’s death because she cannot bear to face her memories at home. Comments