Born on this day in 1897 soprano Rosa Ponselle 

Born on this day in 1788 poet Lord Byron

Born on this day in 1849 writer and dramatist August Strindberg

Born on this day in 1911 soprano Suzanne Danco

Born on this day in 1914 soprano Emmy Loose

Born on this day in 1920 bass-baritone William Warfield

Born on this day in 1927 bass-baritone Hans Günter Nöcker

To keep us warm and occupied during the impending blizzard, the cher public are encouraged to share their favorite examples of Madame Ponselle’s torrid art.