On this day in 1933, soprano Caterina Jarboro performed the title role of Aida at the New York Hippodrome, the first African-American artist to sing a prima donna opera role in the United States.  

Born on this day in 1796 librettist, poet and politician Carlo Pepoli

Born on this day in 1822 composer Luigi Arditi

Born on this day in 1895 conducctor Hans Rosbaud

Born on this day in 1909 soprano Licia Albanese

Born on this day in 1936 mezzo-soprano Ann Howard

Happy 68th birthday mezzo-soprano Sandra Browne