On this day in 1970 the Richard Rodgers–Martin Charnin musical Two by Two opened at the Imperial Theatre, to run 351 performances. 

Born on this day in 1668 composer Francois Couperin.

Born on this day in 1759 dramatist and poet Friedrich von Schiller.

Born on this day in 1873 composer Henri Rabaud.

Born on this day in 1907 singer Jane Froman.

Happy 88th birthday composer Ennio Morricone.

Happy 87th birthday composer and lyricist Marilyn Bergman.

Happy 75th birthday tenor Graham Clark.