To think of shadows To think of shadows

Born on this day in 1802 author and playwright Victor Hugo.

The man who played God The man who played God

Born on this day in 1926 baritone Thomas Stewart.

Don’t keep the brakes on Don’t keep the brakes on

Born on this day in 1891 composer Cole Porter.

O holy nightingale O holy nightingale

Happy 71st birthday soprano Edita Gruberova.

Carte Blanche Carte Blanche

Born on this day in 1918 mezzo-soprano Blanche Thebom (some sources say 1915.)