On this day in 1835 Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor premiered in Naples. 

Born on this day in 1898 composer George Gershwin.

Born on this day in 1908 composer Eugen Suchon.

Born on this day in 1930 tenor Fritz Wunderlich.

Happy 70th birthday baritone Dale Duesing.

Happy 68th birthday soprano Deborah Polaski.

Happy 67th birthday tenor Gary Lakes.