On this day in 1965 The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, was released. 

Born on this day in 1824 composer Bedrich Smetana.

Born on this day in 1890 tenor Thomas Burke.

Born on this day in 1900 composer Kurt Weill.

Born on this day in 1905 composer Marc Blitzstein.

Born on this day in 1915 conductor Anthony Lewis.

Happy 76th birthday bass Robert Lloyd.

Happy 72nd birthday conductor Leif Segerstam.