On this day in 1595 Romeo and Juliet is thought to have been first performed. (The play was officially published in early 1597.) 

On this day in 1781 Mozart’s Idomeneo premiered in Munich.

Born on this day in 1782 composer Daniel-François-Esprit Auber.

Born on this day in 1862 composer Frederick Delius.

Born on this day in 1898 soprano Maria Müller.

Born on this day in 1919 mezzo-soprano Ira Malaniuk.

Born on this day in 1924 soprano Lois Marshall.

Also born on this day in 1924 composer Luigi Nono.

Happy 78th birthday soprano and opera director Lorna Haywood.

Also Happy 78th to tenor Ermanno Mauro.

Happy 77th birthday bass Justino Díaz.

Happy 66th birthday tenor Gigam Grigorian.