grinchOn this day in 1966 How the Grinch Stole Christmas, based on the story by Dr. Seuss, aired for the first time on CBS. 

Born on this day in 1894 soprano Nina Koshetz.

Born on this day in 1920 soprano Rita Streich.

Born on this day in 1922 tenor Cesare Valletti.

Happy 79th birthday baritone Knut Skram.

Happy 68th birthday tenor Elliot Palay.

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