On this day in 1962, Philharmonic Hall (since renamed Avery Fisher Hall) opened as the first unit of Lincoln Center for Performing Arts.

Born on this day in 1865 librettist Carlos Fernández Shaw

Born on this day in 1902 librettist Montagu Slater

Born on this day in 1907 bass Nicola Moscona

Also born on this day in 1907 soprano Jarmila Novotná

Born on this day in 1923 tenor Sándor Kónya

Born on this day in 1928 tenor Spas Wenkoff

Happy 62nd birthday soprano Kathryn Montgomery-Meissner

Also Happy 62nd to baritone and actor William Shimell