Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for July 1: In 1643, the Westminster Assembly first convened in England. From this emerged the Westminster […]

Today in Music History for June 29: In 1888, the first musical recording in Britain was made at the Crystal

Today in History for June 29: In 67, according to tradition, the Apostle Paul was beheaded with a sword near

Today in History for July 2: In 311, Miltiades was elected the 32nd pope of the Catholic Church. During his

Today in Music History for June 30: In 1917, jazz drummer Buddy Rich was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Beginning in

Today in History for July 3: In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established a settlement at Quebec City. He called it

Today in Music History for July 5: In 1944, Robbie Robertson, guitarist with “The Band,” was born in Toronto. First

Today in Music History for July 3: In 1965, “The Beatles” played a concert in the Barcelona Bullring in Spain.

Today in History for July 4: In 1609, explorer Samuel de Champlain sailed into what was later named Lake Champlain

Today in Music History for July 1: In 1915, bluesman Willie Dixon, an important link between blues and rock ‘n’