Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for July 22: On this date: In 1582, England's first newspaper, the "English Mercurie," began publication. (The newspaper was later claimed to be a literary hoax written by the second Earl of Hardwicke.

Today in Music History for July 22: In 1944, Rick Davies, vocalist and keyboards player with "Supertramp," was born in England. "Supertramp's" breakthrough came with 1977's "Breakfast in America," a No. 1 album all over the world.

Celebrity Birthdays for July 21: Austrian-born Canadian pianist-composer Anton Kuerti is 86. Actor Leigh Lawson ("Tess") is 79. Singer Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) is 76. Cartoonist Garry Trudeau ("Doonesbury") is 76.

Today in History for July 21: On this date: In 1667, the "Treaty of Breda," which restored Acadia to France, was signed in the Netherlands. The treaty provided for France's restoration to England of part of the island of St.

Today in Music History for July 21: In 1920, master violinist Isaac Stern was born. He's credited with saving Carnegie Hall in New York City from demolition.

Celebrity Birthdays for July 20: '50s rock 'n' roller Jo Ann Campbell is 86. Artist Judy Chicago is 85. Country singer T.G. Sheppard is 80. Bassist John Lodge of the Moody Blues is 79. Singer Kim Carnes is 79. Guitarist Carlos Santana is 77.

Today in History for July 20: On this date: In 1576, English explorer Martin Frobisher discovered the bay off Baffin Island that now bears his name. He thought it was a passage dividing America from Asia.

Today in Music History for July 20: In 1940, Billboard magazine published its first comprehensive singles record chart.

Celebrity Birthdays for July 24: Political cartoonist Pat Oliphant is 89. Comedian Ruth Buzzi is 88. Actor Dan Hedaya is 84. Actor Chris Sarandon is 82. Actor Robert Hays ("Airplane!") is 77. Actor Michael Richards ("Seinfeld") is 75.

Celebrity Birthdays for July 27: Actor John Pleshette ("Knots Landing") is 82. Acadian folksinger-songwriter Edith Butler is 82. Actress-director Betty Thomas ("Hill Street Blues") is 77. Olympic gold medal figure skater Peggy Fleming is 77.