On this day in 1940, the first “Tom & Jerry” cartoon debuted.

Born on this day in 1898 playwright Bertolt Brecht

Born on this day in 1900 mezzo-soprano Gianna Pederzini

Born on this day in 1910 soprano Maria Cebotari

Born on this day in 1912 conductor Henry Krips

Born on this day in 1923 bass Cesare Siepi

Happy 88th birthday soprano Leontyne Price

Born on this day in 1927 conductor Brian Priestman