Born on this day in 1917 lyricist and performer Betty Comden. 

Born on this day in 1844 impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte.

Born on this day in 1903 singer and actor Bing Crosby.

Born on this day in 1910 composer and conductor Alceo Galliera.

Born on this day in 1916 tenor Léopold Simoneau.

On this day in 1960 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt‘s The Fantasticks premiered at Greenwich Village’s Sullivan Street Playhouse.