Born on this day in 1905: film producer Joseph E. Levine (not pictured).

Born on this day in 1873 opera and stage director Max Reinhardt

Born on this day in 1892 soprano Miriam Licette

Born on this day in 1925 director and designer Filippo Sanjust

Happy 89th birthday mezzo-soprano Sona Cervená

Happy 82nd birthday baritone William Dooley (Scarpia’s entrance at 27:44 but the entire performance is a hoot!)

Happy 78th birthday soprano Ute Vinzing

Happy 69th birthday conductor Richard Divall

Happy 65th birthday conductor Adam Fischer