Born on this day in 1888 actress Marion Lorne. 

Born on this day in 1891 tenor Antonio Cortis.

Born on this day in 1892 mezzo-contralto Maria Olszewska.

Born on this day in 1910 soprano Trude Eipperle.

Happy 82nd birthday opera director Harry Kupfer.

Happy 79th birthday mezzo-soprano Huguette Tourangeau.

Born on this day in 1944 tenor Peter Hofmann.

Happy 66th birthday soprano Melanie Holliday.