On this say in 1429 Joan of Arc arrived at the seige of Orleans. 

Born on this day in 1842 composer Carl Millöcker.

Born on this day in 1879 conductor Thomas Beecham.

Born on this day in 1895 conductor Malcolm Sargent.

Happy 80th birthday conductor Zubin Mehta.

Happy 78th birthday bass Harald Stamm.

Happy 61st birthday baritone Gino Quilico.