Born on this day in 1692 French poet Louis Racine.  

Born on this day in 1920 bass Nicola Rossi-Lemeni

Born on this day in 1923 baritone Renato Capecchi

Born on this day in 1928 mezzo-soprano Beverly Wolff

Happy 76th birthday tenor Eberhart Büchner

Happy 74th birthday countertenor James Bowman

Happy 72nd birthday mezzo-soprano Nadine Denize