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Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays
Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays
Today-History-May26
Today in History for May 26: On this date: In 735, Bede the Venerable, known as the father of English church history, Benedictine monk, priest, writer, hymn writer, died at about age 62.
May 17, 2024 7:00 AM
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Celebrity-Birthdays-May24
Celebrity Birthdays for May 24: Actor-comedian-impressionist Stanley Baxter is 98. Artist Robert Bateman is 94. Jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp is 87. Comedian Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong is 86.
May 17, 2024 7:00 AM
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Today-History-May29
Today in History for May 29: On this date: In 526, Antioch, in present-day Turkey, was struck by an earthquake, killing about 250,000 people. In 1453, the Turks captured Constantinople, bringing the Eastern Roman Empire to an end.
May 17, 2024 7:00 AM
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Celebrity-Birthdays-May25
Celebrity Birthdays for May 25: Actress Ann Robinson ("War of the Worlds") is 95. Classical pianist Robert Silverman is 86. Actor Sir Ian McKellen ("Lord of the Rings") is 85. Country singer Jessi Colter is 81. Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 81.
May 17, 2024 7:00 AM
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Today-Music-History-May29
Today in Music History for May 29: In 1837, Charles W. Fry, the English musician who, along with his three sons, formed the first Salvation Army brass band, was born. Fry also authored the hymn, "Lily of the Valley.
May 17, 2024 7:00 AM
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Celebrity-Birthdays-May23
Celebrity Birthdays for May 23: Actress Barbara Barrie is 92. Actress Joan Collins is 91. International Tennis Hall-of-Famer John Newcombe is 80. Actress Lauren Chapin ("Father Knows Best") is 79. Country singer Misty Morgan is 79.
May 17, 2024 7:00 AM
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Today-Music-History-May30
Today in Music History for May 30: In 1903, songwriter Alex Kramer was born in Montreal. With his wife, Joan Whitney, Kramer was among the first songwriters to join BMI when the ban on broadcasting the music of ASCAP composers began in 1941.
May 17, 2024 7:00 AM
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Today-Music-History-May17
Today in Music History for May 17: In 1893, the Arion Male Voice Choir gave its first concert at Institution Hall in Victoria.
May 16, 2024 11:15 PM
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Celebrity-Birthdays-May17
Celebrity Birthdays for May 17: Actor Peter Gerety is 84. Singer Taj Mahal is 82. Drummer Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson is 75. Singer-guitarist George Johnson of The Brothers Johnson is 71. TV personality Kathleen Sullivan is 71.
May 16, 2024 11:15 PM
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Today-History-May17
Today in History for May 17: In 1630, the belts of the planet Jupiter were first observed.
May 16, 2024 11:15 PM
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