On this day in 1966 the Jerry Herman musical Mame opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, to run 1,508 performances. 

Born on this day in 1912 soprano Joan Hammond.

Born on this day in 1914 baritone Giuseppe Valdengo.

Born on this day in 1922 conductor András Kórodi.

Happy 65th birthday mezzo-soprano Fiona Kimm.