Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for Feb. 21: In 1109, Anselm, founder of Scholasticism and the archbishop of Canterbury, died. His treatise ``Why Did God Become Man'' is recognized by scholars as the greatest medieval treatise on the atonement.

Today in Music History for Feb. 20: In 1941, Quebec singer and songwriter La Bolduc died in Montreal. She was 46.

Today in Music History for Feb. 16: In 1865, English clergyman Sabine Baring-Gould first published the hymn, ``Now the Day is Over.'' It was based on the text of Prov 3:24: ``When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid...

Today in Music History for Feb. 22: In 1952, bass singer Don Gerrard, a native of Vancouver, made his debut with the Canadian Opera Company as the Speaker in ``The Magic Flute.

Today in History for Feb. 18: In 1546, Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reformation in Germany, died. In 1564, Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Italian Renaissance artist whose works include the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, died in Rome.

Today in History for Feb. 19: In 1377, John Wycliffe went on trial in London's St. Paul's Cathedral after arguing against the sale of indulgences, the worship of saints and the veneration of relics. He was never convicted as a heretic.

Today in Music History for Feb. 18: In 1882, violinist Alfred De Seve, a native of Montreal, appeared with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Mendelssohn's ``Concerto in E Minor.'' In 1918, Herbert A.

Today in History for Feb. 16: In 1838, an act of the British Parliament suspended the constitution in Lower Canada. In 1872, the first session of the British Columbia legislature opened. In 1878, the silver dollar became legal currency in the U.S.

Today in Music History for Feb. 21: In 1893, classical guitarist Andres Segovia was born in Spain. Through concerts and recordings, he was largely responsible for the resurgence of interest in classical guitar in the 20th century.

Today in History for Feb. 22: In 1630, colonists in America got their first taste of popcorn. In 1732, George Washington, the first president of the United States, was born. He died in 1799. In 1819, Spain ceded Florida to the United States.