On this day in 1947 the film Gentleman’s Agreement premiered at Loew’s Mayfair Theatre in New York City. 

On this day in 1725 Handel’s Tamerlano premiered in London.

On this day in 1862 Verdi’s La forza del destino premiered in St Petersburg.

Born on this day in 1883 conductor Ernest Ansermet.

Born on this day in 1917 soprano Gertrude Grob-Prandl.

Happy 73rd birthday soprano Britt-Marie Aruhn.

Happy birthday blogger Shawn Milnes.