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.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 23: Singer Diana Trask is 84. Pianist and harpsichordist Ralph Grierson is 82. Actor Ted Shackelford ("Knots Landing") is 78. Actor Bryan Brown ("The Thorn Birds") is 77. Two-time world curling champion Ed Werenich is 77.

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 23: In 1920, Canadian dixieland jazz saxophonist and bandleader Lance Harrison was born in Vancouver. He died Nov. 26, 2000.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 22: Actress Prunella Scales (TV: "Fawlty Towers") is 92. Singer-actor Kris Kristofferson is 88. Actor Klaus Maria Brandauer is 81. Journalist Brit Hume is 81. Singer Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon is 80.

Today in History for June 22: In 1559, in England, Queen Elizabeth's "Prayer Book" was issued. It was the third revision for the Anglican Church and used for nearly 100 years.

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

Celebrity Birthdays for June 21: Composer Lalo Schifrin is 92. Actor Bernie Kopell ("The Love Boat") is 91. Actor Monte Markham is 89. Songwriters Hall of Fame member Don Black is 86. Actress Mariette Hartley is 84.

Today in History for June 21: In 1639, Increase Mather, an early American theologian, was born. He published nearly 100 books, and is credited with helping end executions for witchcraft in colonial America. In 1749, Halifax was founded by Gov.

Today in Music History for June 21: In 1821, Henry Baker, compiler of "Hymns Ancient and Modern," the unofficial Anglican Church hymnal, was born. In 1908, the nationalist Russian composer Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov died at age 64.