Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in Music History for June 24: In 1803, George Webb, American church organist, was born. He compiled several collections of sacred music during his lifetime, and also composed the melody to the hymn, "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus.

Today in Music History for June 27: In 1942, Canadian composer-arranger-pianist Frank Mills was born in Montreal.

Today in Music History for June 22: In 1846, Adolphe Sax patented his invention -- the saxophone.

Today in History for June 23: In 1683, English Quaker William Penn signed his famous treaty with the Indians of Pennsylvania that became a universal symbol of religious and civil liberties.

Today in Music History for June 26: In 1909, Colonel Tom Parker, who managed Elvis Presley for much of his career, was born.

Today in History for June 27: In 1299, in his encyclical "Scimus fili," Pope Boniface VIII claimed that Scotland owed allegiance to the Catholic Church. In 1759, British Gen. James Wolfe landed his army near Quebec City and blocked the St.

Today in History for June 28: In 1491, King Henry VIII was born. He was married six times and died in 1547. (NOTE FOR TRIVIA BUFFS: Henry VIII was reputed to have loved beef so much he knighted it "Sir Loin.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 13: Actor Malcolm McDowell is 82. CFL Hall of Fame receiver Terry Evanshen is 81. Singer Dennis Locorriere of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show is 76. Actor Stellan Skarsgard ("Mamma Mia") is 74. Actor Jonathan Hogan is 74.

Today in History for June 13: On this date: In 323 B.C., Alexander III of Macedonia, better known as "Alexander the Great," died at age 32. In 1525, German church reformer Martin Luther married former nun Katherine von Bora.

Today in Music History for June 13: In 1816, English church organist Edward Rimbault was born. He composed the hymn tune to which is sung "O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice.