On this day in 1970, Neil Simon’s comedy The Gingerbread Lady opened at the Plymouth Theatre, to run 193 performances.

Born on this day in 1720 playwright Carlo Gozzi.

Born on this day in 1797 poet Heinrich Heine.

Born on this day in 1898 soprano Iva Pacetti.

Born on this day in 1900 conductor Jonel Perlea.

Happy 86th birthday soprano Rosanna Carteri.

Happy 81st birthday baritone George Fortune.

Happy 76th birthday soprano Urszula Koszut.

Born on this day in 1943 tenor Gosta Winbergh.