Born on this day in 1904 novelist Christopher Isherwood. 

Born on this day in 1913 tenor Gino Sinimberghi.

Born on this day in 1915 soprano Gré Brouwenstijn.

Born on this day in 1923 conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch.

Happy 78th birthday mezzo-soprano Gwendolyn Killebrew.

Also Happy 78th birthday conductor Nicholas Braithwaite.