Born on this day in 1942 singer and actress Madeline Kahn. 

Born on this day in 1858 conductor and composer Leopoldo Mugnone.

Born on this day in 1876 conductor and composer Georg Vollerthun.

Born on this day in 1894 conductor Franco Capuana.

Born on this day in 1916 tenor Josef Traxel.

Happy 88th birthday conductor Martin Turnovsky.

Happy 87th birthday tenor Harry Theyard.

Happy 86th birthday conductor Richard Bonynge.

Happy 71st birthday soprano Lella Cuberli.

Happy 66th birthday countertenor Andrew Dalton.