On this say in 1947 Christian Dior unveiled a “New Look”, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world.

Born on this day in 1883 composer Licinio Refice

Born on this day in 1902 soprano Anny Konetzni

Born on this day in 1903 baritone Todd Duncan

Happy 92nd birthday director and designer Franco Zeffirelli

Born on this day in 1932 baritone Yevgeny Kibkalo

Happy 75th birthday soprano Gilda Cruz-Romo

Happy 64th birthday bass Paata Burchuladze