Born on this day in 1694 writer and philosopher Francois-Marie Arouet (better known as Voltaire).

On this day in 1901 Richard Strauss’ Feuersnot premiered in Dreseden,

Born on this day in 1936 conductor James dePriest.

Happy 74th birthday mezzo-soprano Julia Hamari.

Happy 70th birthday soprano Anne-Marie Rodde.

Happy 51st birthday singer Bjork