Happy 64th birthday actor, producer and comedian Paul Reubens, aka “Pee-wee Herman.”

Born on this day in 1866 heldentenor Erik Schmedes.

Born on this day in 1867 composer Umberto Giordano.

Born on this day in 1920 bass Alexander Pavlovich Ognivtsev.

Happy 83rd birthday soprano Nicoletta Panni.

Happy 67th birthday mezzo-soprano Ann Murray.

Happy 57th birthday conductor Sian Edwards.