On this say in 1971 70, Girls, 70 opened at the Broadhurst Theater to run 35 performances. 

On this day in 1738 Handel’s Serse premiered in London.

Born on this day in 1843 novelist Henry James.

Born on this day in 1891 composer Sergei Prokofiev.

Born on this day in 1903 baritone Gerhard Pechner.

Born on this day in 1925 (1921?) tenor Juan Oncina.