On this day in 1836, Thomas Crapper, English plumber, was born.

Born on this day in 1803 novelist Prosper Mérimée

Born on this day in 1901 television host Ed Sullivan

Born on this day in 1908 composer Marin Goleminov

Born on this day in 1913 composer Vivian Fine

Happy 80th birthday actress, singer and animal activist Brigitte Bardot

Happy 65th birthday tenor Hans Peter Blochwitz

Happy 61st birthday soprano Janice Hall