On this day in 1979, the revue Sugar Babies opened at Mark Hellinger Theater, to run 1208 performances.

Born on this day in 1909 baritone Mack Harrell

Born on this day in 1913 tenor Helmut Krebs

Born on this day in 1919 baritone Manuel Ausensi

Born on this day in 1920 soprano Dorothy Dow

Happy 89th birthday mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis