On this day in 1970 the musical Applause opened on Broadway. 

Born on this day in 1746 painter Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.

Born on this day in 1853 painter Vincent van Gogh.

Born on this day in 1844 poet Paul Verlaine.

Born on this day in 1926 baritone John Heddle Nash.

Happy 75th birthday soprano Laila Andersson-Palme.