On this day in 1957 the musical Shinbone Alley opened at Broadway Theater for a run of 49 performances.

Born on this day in 1810 composer Félicien David

Born on this day in 1892 soprano Gladys Moncrieff

Born on this day in 1906 bass Endre Koréh

Born on this day in 1911 conductor Nino Sanzogno

Born on this day in 1923 tenor Gianni Raimondi

Born on this day in 1931 soprano Anita Cerquetti

Born on this day in 1941 soprano Margaret Price

Happy 69th birthday mezzo-soprano Della Jones