On this day in 1963, The Leopard directed by Luchino Visconti won the Palme d’Or at the 16th Cannes Film Festival. 

Born on this day in 1893 soprano Rosa Raisa.

Born on this day in 1894 baritone Heinrich Rehkemper.

Born on this day in 1913 baritone Horst Günter.

Happy 88th birthday conductor Günther Wich.

Born on this day in 1932 soprano Ilva Ligabue.

Happy 80th birthday soprano Ingeborg Hallstein.