Happy 63rd birthday actress and singer Christine Ebersole. 

Born on this day in 1831 librettist Henri Meilhac.

Born on this day in 1836 composer Léo Delibes.

Born on this day in 1897 soprano Maria Nezadal.

Born on this day in 1907 poet and librettist W H Auden.

Happy 76th birthday tenor Heinz Zednik.

Happy 71st birthday soprano Lisbeth Balslev.

Also happy 71st to baritone John Bröcheler.