On this day in 1965, The Sound of Music premiered at the Rivoli Theater in New York City. 

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Born on this day in 1824 composer Bedrich Smetana.

Born on this day in 1890 tenor Thomas Burke.

Born on this day in 1900 composer Kurt Weill.

Born on this day in 1905 composer Marc Blitzstein.

Born on this day in 1915 conductor Anthony Lewis.

Happy 77th birthday bass Robert Lloyd.

Happy 73rd birthday conductor Leif Segerstam.