Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for Oct. 16: In 1555, in Oxford, England, bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley were burned at the stake for heresy because of their Protestant beliefs.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 15: Singer Barry McGuire is 89. Canadian Willie O'Ree, the first black player in the N.H.L, is 89. Actress Linda Lavin ("Alice") is 87. Drummer Don Stevenson of Moby Grape is 83.

Today in Music History for Oct. 15: In 1932, the Winnipeg Auditorium, the city's main concert hall until 1968, was opened by Prime Minister R. B. Bennett. The building was remodeled in 1975 to house the Provincial Archives and Library.

Today in History for Oct. 15: In 1542, the great Mogul emperor Jalaluddin Akbar was born in India. In 1582, the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Catholic countries. As a result, 10 days were lost as the calendar jumped from Oct. 4 to Oct. 15.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 14: Classical pianist Gary Graffman is 96. Movie director Carroll Ballard is 87. Country singer Melba Montgomery is 86. Fashion designer Ralph Lauren is 85. Singer Sir Cliff Richard is 84. Actor Udo Kier is 80.

Today in Music History for Oct. 14: In 1904, the McGill Conservatorium of Music was officially opened at the Montreal university.

Today in History for Oct. 14: In 1066, William of Normandy became the Conqueror with his victory over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. During the fighting, Harold was hit by an arrow and then mowed down by the sword of a mounted knight.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 13: Singer Nana Mouskouri is 90. Gospel singer Shirley Caesar is 86. Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Paul Simon is 83. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is 82. Keyboardist Robert Lamm of Chicago is 80. Country singer Lacy J.

Today in Music History for Oct. 13: In 1941, singer Paul Simon was born in Newark, N.J. Between 1962 and 1970, he and partner Art Garfunkel were the most popular duo in rock music. "Simon and Garfunkel's" No.

Today in History for Oct. 13: In A.D. 54, Roman Emperor Claudius I died after being poisoned, apparently at the behest of his wife, Agrippina. In 1399, King Henry IV of England was crowned.