On this day in 1792 King Gustav III of Sweden was shot by Count Anckarström at a masked ball at the Opera.

Born on this day in 1923 conductor Heinz Wallberg

Born on this day in 1925 bass Paolo Montarsolo

Happy 87th birthday mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig

Happy 81st birthday conductor Roger Norrington

Happy 80th birthday mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza