On this day in 1922 Annie Oakley set a women’s record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row.

Born on this day in 1871 playwright John Millington Synge.

Born on this day in 1913 mezzo-soprano Constance Shacklock.

Born on this day in 1918 contralto Carol Brice.

Born on this day in 1927 soprano Marie Collier.

Happy 74th birthday baritone Leo Nucci.

Happy 72nd birthday conductor Dennis Russell Davies.