Born on this day in 1797 composer Gaetano Donizetti.  

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Born on this day in 1892 tenor Erich Zimmermann

Happy 78th birthday tenor John Brecknock

Happy 73rd birthday baritone Philippe Huttenlocher

Happy 69th birthday soprano Carole Farley