Born on this day in 1878 composer and performer George M Cohan. 

Born on this day in 1854 composer Leos Janacek.

Born on this day in 1890 bass Josef von Manowarda.

Born on this day in 1903 opera administrator David Webster.

Born on this day in 1922 bass David Ward.

Born on this day in 1927 director Ken Russell.

Born on this day in 1930 conductor Carlos Kleiber.

Happy 77th birthday mezzo-soprano Brigitte Fassbaender.

Born on this day in 1940 mezzo-soprano Bernadette Greevy.