On this day in 1941 the Hugh Martin–Ralph Blane musical Best Foot Forward opened on Broadway. 

Born on this day in 1865 composer Paul Dukas.

Born on this day in 1901 tenor Marcel Wittrisch.

Born on this day in 1903 pianist Vladimir Horowitz.

Born on this day in 1926 tenor Gerhard Stolze.

Happy 81st birthday Julie Andrews.