Born on this day in 1905 couturier Christian Dior.

Born on this day in 1775 composer and singing teacher Manuel García.

Born on this day in 1848 composer Henri Duparc.

On this day in 1904 Leos Janacek‘s Jenufa premiered in Brno.

Born on this day in 1797 librettist Joseph Méry.

Born on this day in 1921 contralto Hilde Rössl-Majdan.

Happy 76th birthday tenor/baritone/conductor Plácido Domingo.