On this day in 1897 Gustav Mahler became director of the Wiener Hofoper.  

Born on this day in 1909 baritone Mack Harrell

Born on this day in 1913 tenor Helmut Krebs

Born on this day in 1919 baritone Manuel Ausensi

Born on this day in 1920 soprano Dorothy Dow

Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis