On this day 51 years ago the new Metropolitan Opera House opened in Lincoln Center. 

Born on this day in 1899 conductor Hans Swarowsky.

Born on this day in 1908 contralto Hertha Glaz.

Happy 79th birthday conductor and composer Mario Perusso.

Happy 72nd birthday soprano Krisztina Laki.

Happy 68th birthdays directors Christopher Alden and David Alden.

Left this world on this day 40 years ago in Paris.