Born on this day in 1896 composer Virgil Thomson. 

Born on this day in 1824 librettist Antonio Ghislanzoni.

Born on this day in 1895 soprano Adelaide Saraceni.

Born on this day in 1901 soprano Adele Kern.

Happy 77th birthday conductor Jean-Claude Malgoire.

Happy 72nd birthday baritone Hakan Hagegard.

Happy 67th birthday soprano Yvonne Kenny.