On this day in 1936 the first all-sound film version of Show Boat opened at Radio City Music Hall.

Born on this day in 1681 composer Georg Philipp Telemann

Born on this day in 1918 soprano Sari Barabas

Born on this day in 1928 tenor Loren Driscoll

Happy 83rd birthday bass Marius Rintzler

Born on this day in 1941 soprano Rachel Mathes

Happy 61st birthday baritone Phillip Joll