On this day in 1918 Puccini’s Il Trittico premiered at the Metropolitan Opera. 

Born on this day in 1897 tenor Georges Thill.

Born on this day in 1911 bandleader Spike Jones.

Born on this day in 1927 tenor Richard Cassilly.

Happy 75th birthday soprano Karan Armstrong.

Happy 66th birthday baritone John Rawnsley.