This day in 1693 is the date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon‘s invention of Champagne, although he actually did not have anything to do with sparkling wine.  

Born on this day in 1875 composer Italo Montemezzi

Born on this day in 1884 librettist Béla Balázs

Born on this day in 1910 composer William Schuman

Born on this day in 1927 tenor Jess Thomas

Happy 86th birthday soprano Gabriella Tucci

Born on this day in 1930 director Götz Friedrich

Born on this day in 1935 baritone Victor Braun

Happy 68th birthday mezzo-soprano Alicia Nafé

also Happy 68th to baritone and conductor Peter Knapp

Happy 60th birthday tenor Guy De Mey