On this day in 1984 Madonna first sang “Holiday” on American Bandstand.

Born on this day in 1850 novelist and travel writer Pierre Loti

Born on this day in 1895 bass Ludwig Hofmann

Born on this day in 1921 mezzo-soprano Grace Hoffman

Born on this day in 1922 tenor Jean Cox

Born on this day in 1929 baritone Louis Quilico

Happy 75th birthday baritone Siegmund Nimsgern

Happy 59th birthday tenor Ben Heppner