On this day in 1954 the musical Wonderful Town closed at Winter Garden Theater after 559 performances.  

Born on this day in 1854 composer Leos Janacek

Born on this day in 1878 composer and performer George M Cohan

Born on this day in 1890 bass Josef von Manowarda

Born on this day in 1903 opera administrator David Webster

Born on this day in 1922 bass David Ward

Born on this day in 1927 director Ken Russell

Born on this day in 1930 conductor Carlos Kleiber

Happy 76th birthday mezzo-soprano Brigitte Fassbaender

Born on this day in 1940 mezzo-soprano Bernadette Greevy

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