On this day in 1979, the musical Evita opened at the Broadway Theater in New York City.

Born on this day in 1718 composer Nicola Conforto

Born on this day in 1868 poet and librettist Jaroslav Kvapil

Born on this day in 1886 composer Jesús Guridi

Born on this day in 1896 composer Roberto Gerhard

Born on this day in 1899 baritone Dennis Noble

Born on this day in 1915 soprano Gerda Lammers

Born on this day in 1927 conductor Colin Davis

Happy 62nd birthday soprano Rita Cullis

Happy 61st birthday soprano Adelina Scarabelli