On this day in 1170, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II.

Born on this day in 1850 composer Tomás Bretón

Born on this day in 1898 baritone Jules Bledsoe

Born on this day in 1912 composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks

Born on this day in 1918 soprano Mado Robin

Born on this day in 1932 tenor Kolbjörn Höiseth