On this day in 1936 Noel Coward’s Tonight at 8:30 premiered in New York City.  

Born on this day in 1868 composer Scott Joplin

Born on this day in 1893 baritone Marcos Redondo

Born on this day in 1895 tenor René Maison

Born on this day in 1907 bass Norman Walker

Happy 75th birthday soprano Maria Chiara