Born on this day in 1916 actress and comedienne (and owner of a killer pair of gams!) Martha Raye. 

Born on this day in 1866 heldentenor Erik Schmedes.

Born on this day in 1920 bass Alexander Pavlovich Ognivtsev.

Happy 84th birthday soprano Nicoletta Panni.

Happy 68th birthday mezzo-soprano Ann Murray.

Happy 58th birthday conductor Sian Edwards.