On this day in 1952 Mad Magazine was first published. 

Born on this day in 1829 composer and arranger Louis Moreau Gottschalk.

Born on this day in 1901 bass Mihaly Szekely.

Born on this day in 1917 mezzo-soprano Maria von Ilosvay.

Happy 86th birthday soprano Heather Harper.

Born on this day in 1932 tenor Carlo Cossutta.

Happy 83rd birthday conductor Elio Boncompagni.

Happy 69th birthday soprano Felicity Lott.