On this day in 1894, Thomas Edison filmed American sharpshooter Annie Oakley, leading to her hiring by Buffalo Bill for his Wild West Show.

Born on this day in 1877 composer Roger Quilter

Born on this day in 1902 conductor Eugen Jochum

Born on this day in 1923 baritone Ernest Blanc

Also born on this day in 1923 soprano Victoria de los Angeles

Happy 82nd birthday baritone Giampietro Mastromei

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