On this day in 1946 at the 18th Academy Awards, Joan Crawford was named “Best Actress” for her performance in Mildred Pierce.

Born on this day in 1822 composer Victor Massé

Born on this day in 1875 composer Maurice Ravel

Happy 88th birthday tenor Robert Gard

Happy 86th birthday baritone Claudio Nicolai

Happy 84th birthday soprano Mady Mesplé

Born on this day in 1932 (1934?) baritone Eugene Holmes

Happy 60th birthday countertenor Michael Chance