Happy 36th birthday soprano Sonya Yoncheva. 

Born on this day in 1815 librettist Temistocle Solera.

Born on this day in 1874 soprano Lina Cavalieri.

Born on this day in 1888 composer Gabriel von Wayditch.

Born on this day in 1900 contralto Gladys Swarthout (with music for the holiday.)

Born on this day in 1908 writer and actor Quentin Crisp.

Happy 85th birthday bass Bonaldo Giaiotti.