On this day in 1903, Enrico Caruso made his United States debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in Rigoletto.  

Born on this day in 1876 composer Manuel de Falla

Born on this day in 1898 bass Dezso Ernster

Born on this day in 1928 composer Jerry Bock

Happy 87th birthday soprano Pauline Tinsley

Happy 82nd birthday composer Krzysztof Penderecki

Happy 80th birthday tenor William Lewis