According to an ancient American legend, on this day in 1896 the Chinese-American dish chop suey was created in New York City by the Cantonese chef of Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-Chang. 

Born on this day in 1862 playwright Maurice Maeterlinck

Born on this day in 1897 tenor Helge Rosvaenge

Born on this day in 1926 baritone Thomas Stewart

Born on this day in 1928 tenor Michele Molese

Born on this day in 1943 contralto Anne Collins