On this day in 1994 Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as a US Supreme Court Justice. 

Born on this day in 1843 composer Edvard Grieg.

Born on this day in 1894 composer and arranger/orchestrator Robert Russell Bennett.

Born on this day in 1897 soprano Mary Ellis.

Born on this day in 1902 conductor Max Rudolf.

Born on this day in 1912 bass Oscar Natzka.

Born on this day in 1928 soprano Adele Leigh.

Born on this day in 1929 director and administrator Lotfi Mansouri.

Happy 87th birthday stage designer and director Pier Luigi Pizzi.

Happy 55th birthday soprano Andrea Rost.