On this day in 54 Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus (known as “Nero”) succeeded Claudius as Roman Emperor. 

Born on this day in 1887 composer Rafael Martínez Valls.

Born on this day in 1904 conductor Boris Khaikin.

Born on this day in 1912 composer Hugo Weisgall.

Born on this day in 1938 bass Enzo Dara.

Happy 68th birthday soprano Leona Mitchell.

Happy 67th birthday mezzo-soprano Katherine Ciesinski.

Happy 66th birthday baritone Gregory Yurisich.

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