Born on this day in 1944 cinema and stage director Patrice Chéreau. 

Born on this day in 1739 composer Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf.

Born on this day in 1898 tenor Giuseppe Lugo.

Born on this day in 1906 film, stage and opera director and designer Luchino Visconti.

Born on this day in 1907 baritone Sigurd Björling.

Happy 87th birthday composer Harold Farberman.

Happy 75th birthday soprano Ruth Falcon.

Happy 74th birthday soprano Faye Robinson.

Born on this day in 1946 composer and conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.

Happy 63rd birthday soprano Marie McLaughlin.