Today actress and singer Doris Day, 93, celebrates her 95th birthday.

Born on this day in 1639 composer Alessandro Stradella.

Born on this day in 1859 composer Reginald De Koven.

Born on this day in 1891 soprano Felice Huni-Mihaczek.

Born on this day in 1895 composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

Born on this day in 1911 soprano Maud Cunitz.

Born on this day in 1918 conductor Sixten Ehrling.

Born on this day in 1924 tenor Murray Dickie.

Happy 89th birthday mezzo-soprano Kerstin Meyer.

Happy 76th birthday baritone Jorma Hynninen.

Happy 63rd birthday librettist and director Stephen Wadsworth.

Happy birthday to parterre box critic Patrick James.