Born on this day in 1901 television host Ed Sullivan. 

Born on this day in 1803 novelist Prosper Mérimée.

Born on this day in 1908 composer Marin Goleminov.

Born on this day in 1913 composer Vivian Fine.

Happy 83rd birthday actress, singer and animal activist Brigitte Bardot.

Happy 68th birthday tenor Hans Peter Blochwitz.

Happy 64th birthday soprano Janice Hall.