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Today in Music History for July 11: In 1889, “Leo the Royal Cadet,” described as a military opera, premiered at […]

Today in Music History for July 7: In 1607, Britain’s national anthem — “God Save the King” — was sung

Today in History for July 9: On this date: In 1228, Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury, died. Langton formulated the

Today in Music History for July 8: In 1792, Lowell Mason, Presbyterian pioneer of congregational singing, was born. Today in

Today in History for July 8: On this date: In 1629, Spain’s King Philip III sent England’s King Charles the

Today in Music History for July 10: In 1941, Ian Whitcomb, singer, record producer and pop music historian, was born.

Today in History for July 7: On this date: In 1438, the decrees of Basel were adopted by the Roman

Today in History for July 12: On this date: In 1191, the armies of the Third Crusade (1189-92), led by

Today in History for July 11: On this date: In 1533, Pope Clement VII excommunicated England’s King Henry VIII. In

Today in History for July 6: In 1415, Czech reformer Jan Hus was martyred. He was condemned for heresy and