On this day in 1928 Cole Porter’s musical Paris premiered at the Music Box Theatre. 

Born on this day in 1909 baritone Mack Harrell.

Born on this day in 1913 tenor Helmut Krebs.

Born on this day in 1919 baritone Manuel Ausensi.

Born on this day in 1920 soprano Dorothy Dow.

Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis.