On this day in 1882 Victorien Sardou‘s melodrama Fédora opened in Paris, featuring Sarah Bernhardt in the title role.  

Born on this day in 1803 composer Hector Berlioz

Born on this day in 1886 conductor Gennaro Papi

Born on this day in 1892 tenor Giacomo Lauri-Volpi

Born on this day in 1939 soprano Atsuko Azuma

Happy 71st birthday tenor Jon Garrison

Happy 65th birthday soprano Adelaide Negri