Born on this day in 1830 poet Emily Dickinson. 

Born on this day in 1822 composer César Franck.

Born on this day in 1831 librettist Philippe Gille.

Born on this day in 1908 composer Olivier Messiaen.

Born on this day in 1909 baritone and teacher Otakar Kraus.

Born on this day in 1913 composer and conductor Morton Gould.

Born on this day in 1919 baritone Sesto Bruscantini.

Born on this day in 1922 tenor Dimitar Uzunov.

Born on this day in 1928 mezzo-soprano Vera Little.

Born on this day in 1938 bass-baritone Michael Rippon.

Happy 78th birthday conductor Yury Temirkanov.

Happy 69th birthday conductor Christian Badea.

Happy 64th birthday soprano Julianne Baird.

Also Happy 64th birthday to mezzo-soprano Martine Dupuy.