Born on this day in 1891 composer Cole Porter. 

Born on this day in 1810 composer Otto Nicolai.

Born on this day in 1865 composer Carl Nielsen.

Born on this day in 1877 baritone Titto Ruffo.

Born on this day in 1890 tenor Nino Piccaluga.

Born on this day in 1900 mezzo-soprano Jennie Tourel.

Happy 79th birthday composer Charles Wuorinen.

Also Happy 79th birthday baritone Lorenzo Saccomani.

Happy 78th birthday soprano Ileana Cotrubas.