Born on this day in 1732 playwright Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais. 

Born on this day in 1746 patron, librettist and operatic inspiration Gustavus III.

Born on this day in 1776 composer, writer and operatic inspiration E T A Hoffmann.

Born on this day in 1891 bass-baritone Jaro Prohaska.

Born on this day in 1905 mezzo-soprano Elena Nicolai.

Born on this day in 1918 composer Gottfried von Einem.

Born on this day in 1919 composer and conductor Leon Kirchner.

Happy 86th birthday contralto Birgit Finnilä.