Happy 82nd birthday actress Sophia Loren. 

Born on this day in 1807 librettist Giovanni Ruffini.

Born on this day in 1832 composer Johann Joseph Abert.

Born on this day in 1866 composer Gustave Doret.

Born on this day in 1880 composer Ildebrando Pizzetti.

Born on this day in 1924 singer Gogi Grant.