On this day in 1718 the city of New Orleans was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville.

Anniversary birthdays for three great Swedish singers:

Born on this day in 1927 soprano Elisabeth Söderström

Born on this day in 1931 tenor Helge Brilioth

Also born on this day in 1931 baritone Ingvar Wixell

Happy 69th birthday soprano Barbara Daniels

Happy 68th birthday soprano Stefka Evstatieva

Happy 59th birthday stage director Nicholas Hytner