Happy 80th birthday actor Dustin Hoffman.

Born on this day in 1755 castrato and composer Luigi Marchesi.

Born on this day in 1857 composer Cecile Chaminade.

Born on this day in 1898 soprano and actress Odette Florelle.

Born on this day in 1905 composer André Jolivet.

Happy 80th birthday stage director Sonja Frisell.

Born on this day in 1940 bass József Gregor.