Born on this day in 1903 American author, politician, and US Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce. 

Born on this day in 1749 librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.

Born on this day in 1892 composer Arthur Honegger.

Born on this day in 1892 soprano Eva Turner.

Born on this day in 1908 bass Owen Brannigan.

Born on this day in 1950 BBC films composer Stephen Oliver.