On this day in 1952 the Johnny Mercer musical Top Banana opened on Broadway. 

Born on this day in 1877 composer Roger Quilter.

Born on this day in 1902 conductor Eugen Jochum.

Born on this day in 1923 baritone Ernest Blanc.

Also born on this day in 1923 soprano Victoria de los Angeles.

Happy 85th birthday baritone Giampietro Mastromei.

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