Born on this day in 1879 composer Rudolf Friml. 

Born on this day in 1863 composer Pietro Mascagni.

Born on this day in 1887 composer Ernst Toch.

Born on this day in 1906 mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Höngen.

Born on this day in 1927 contralto Helen Watts.

Happy 68th birthday baritone Frederick Burchinal.

Happy 66th birthday mezzo-soprano Kathleen Kuhlmann.