Born on this day in 1893 actress and playwright Mae West. 

Born on this day in 1686 composer Nicola Porpora.

On this day in 1876 Wagner’s Götterdámmerung premiered at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus.

Born on this day in 1903 conductor Georges Sébastian.

Born on this day in 1936 bass Nicola Ghiuselev.

Happy 68th birthday soprano Linda Zoghby.