Born on this day in 1880 journalist and writer Damon Runyon. 

Born on this day in 1893 soprano Göta Ljungberg.

Born on this day in 1894 soprano/mezzo-sorpano Margherita Grandi.

Born on this day in 1921 tenor Gianni Poggi.

Born on this day in 1931 mezzo-soprano Anna Reynolds.

Happy 76th birthday conductor Alain Lombard.

Happy 75th birthday director and designer Robert Wilson.

Happy 67th birthday tenor John Aler.

Happy 66th birthday tenor Francisco Araiza.