On this day in 1916, actress Mary Pickford signed a contract with Adolph Zukor of Famous Players Films Company guaranteeing her $1,000,000, the equivalent of $22,000,000 today.

Born on this day in 1895 soprano Angeles Ottein.

Born on this day in 1901 composer and inventor Harry Partch.

Born on this day in 1913 conductor Heinrich Hollreiser.

Happy 76th birthday mezzo-soprano Sylvia Lindenstrand.