Born on this day in 1884 tenor John McCormack. 

Born on this day in 1894 tenor Heddle Nash.

Born on this day in 1900 baritone Roger Bourdin.

Born on this day in 1908 tenor Bernd Aldenhoff.

Born on this day in 1910 conductor Rudolf Kempe.

Born on this day in 1913 tenor Beno Blachut.

Born on this day in 1929 composer Cy Coleman.

Happy 50th birthday soprano Eva Lind.