On this night in 1951 Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors premiered on television. 

Born on this day in 1754 poet George Crabbe.

Born on this day in 1791 dramatist and librettist Eugène Scribe.

Born on this day in 1824 composer Peter Cornelius (with music for the holiday)

Born on this day in 1887 soprano Lucrezia Bori.

Born on this day in 1927 soprano Teresa Stich-Randall.

Happy 77th birthday conductor Arnold Ostman.

Born on this day in 1930 dancer and choreographer Robert Joffrey.

Happy 66th birthday composer Libby Larsen.

Born on this day in 1957 baritone Richard Cowan.