On this day in 1826, the Eggnog Riot began at the United States Military Academy.

Born on this day in 1754 poet George Crabbe

Born on this day in 1791 dramatist and librettist Eugène Scribe

Born on this day in 1824 composer Peter Cornelius (with music for the holiday)

Born on this day in 1887 soprano Lucrezia Bori

Born on this day in 1927 soprano Teresa Stich-Randall

Happy 75th birthday conductor Arnold Ostman

Happy 64th birthday composer Libby Larsen

Happy 57th birthday baritone Richard Cowan

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