Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in Music History for Oct. 3: In 1938, '50s rock 'n' roller Eddie Cochran was born in Oklahoma City.

Today in History for Oct. 3rd: On this date: In 1226, St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, died. He was canonized in 1228.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 2: Critic Rex Reed is 86. Singer Don McLean is 79. Actor Eric Peterson ("Corner Gas") is 78. Actor Avery Brooks ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine") is 76. Fashion designer Donna Karan is 76. Photographer Annie Leibovitz is 75.

Today in Music History for Oct. 2: In 1899, Victor Herbert's operetta "The Singing Girl" received its world premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in Montreal.

Today in History for Oct. 2: In 322 BC, Greek philosopher Aristotle died. In 1535, French explorer Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River to Hochelaga, present site of Montreal.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 1: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is 100. Actress-singer Julie Andrews is 89. Saxophonist Jerry Martini of Sly and the Family Stone is 81. Barbara Parritt of the '60s girl group The Toys is 80.

Today in Music History for Oct. 1: In 1919, the famous Canadian vaudeville troupe, "The Dumbells," gave their first Canadian performance in London, Ont., in a musical review called "Biff, Bang, Bing.

Today in History for Oct. 1: In 1674, Francois de Montmorency-Laval was officially named Bishop of Quebec by Pope Clement X. In 1764, civil law replaced military rule in Canada. In 1800, Spain sold Louisiana to France by a secret treaty.

Celebrity Birthdays for Sept. 30: Actress Angie Dickinson is 93. Singer Cissy Houston is 91. Singer Johnny Mathis is 89. Actor Len Cariou ("The Four Seasons") is 85. Singer Marilyn McCoo is 81. Actor Vondie Curtis-Hall is 74.

Today in Music History for Sept. 30: In 1791, Mozart's last opera, "The Magic Flute," was performed for the first time in Vienna. In 1935, singer Johnny Mathis was born in San Francisco.