Happy 60th birthday soprano/mezzo-soprano Waltraud Meier. 

Born on this day in 1890 dramatist Karel Capek.

Born on this day in 1896 conductor Warwick Braithwaite.

Born on this day in 1899 composer Alexander Tcherepnin.

Born on this day in 1902 opera manager Rudolf Bing.

Born on this day in 1909 soprano Herva Nelli.

Born on this day in 1916 bass-baritone James Pease.

Born on this day in 1921 composer Seymour Barab.

Born on this day in 1932 bass-baritone Wladimiro Ganzarolli.