On this day in 1945 Mildred Pierce opened at the Strand Theatre in New York City. 

Born on this day in 1803 novelist Prosper Mérimée.

Born on this day in 1901 television host Ed Sullivan.

Born on this day in 1908 composer Marin Goleminov.

Born on this day in 1913 composer Vivian Fine.

Happy 82nd birthday actress, singer and animal activist Brigitte Bardot.

Happy 67th birthday tenor Hans Peter Blochwitz.

Happy 63rd birthday soprano Janice Hall.