On this day in 1772 Gustav III seized effective control of the Swedish government and restored the full power of the monarchy, which had been subordinate to parliament since 1720.  

Born on this day in 1881 composer Georges Enesco

Born on this day in 1886 conductor Robert Heger

Born on this day in 1906 mezzo-soprano Judith Hellwig
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Happy 68th birthday conductor Gerard Schwarz