On this day in 1665 Ye Bare & Ye Cubb became the first play performed in North America (at Acomac, VA.)  

Born on this day in 1866 heldentenor Erik Schmedes

Born on this day in 1920 bass Alexander Pavlovich Ognivtsev

Happy 82nd birthday soprano Nicoletta Panni

Happy 66th birthday mezzo-soprano Ann Murray

Happy 56th birthday conductor Sian Edwards