On this day in 1954 Sandy Wilson‘s musical The Boy Friend opened at the Royale Theater, to run 483 performances. 

On this day in 1791 Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte premiered in Vienna.

Born on this day in 1852 composer Charles Villiers Stanford.

Born on this day in 1919 soprano Patricia Neway.

Born on this day in 1923 tenor Giuseppe Campora.

Born on this day in 1924 writer Truman Capote.

Happy 65th birthday baritone Andrew Shore.