Born on this day in 1828 dramatist Henrik Ibsen. 

Born on this day in 1680 composer Emanuele d’Astorga.

Born on this day in 1890 tenors Lauritz Melchior.

. . . and Beniamino Gigli.

Born on this day in 1894 soprano Anne Roselle.

Born on this day in 1903 soprano Helena Braun.