Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for July 6: In 1415, Czech reformer Jan Hus was martyred. He was condemned for heresy and burned at the stake because of his outspoken appeals for church reform and for political and religious rights for the common people.

Today in Music History for July 12: In 1943, Christine McVie, vocalist and keyboards player with "Fleetwood Mac," was born in Birmingham, England.

Today in History for July 10: On this date: In 1509, theologian John Calvin was born in Noyon, France. After Martin Luther, Calvin was seen as the guiding spirit of the Protestant Reformation.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 27: Businessman Charles Bronfman is 94. Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 83. Composer-arranger-pianist Frank Mills is 83. Fashion designer Vera Wang is 76. Actress Julia Duffy ("Newhart") is 74.

Today in History for June 27: In 1299, in his encyclical "Scimus fili," Pope Boniface VIII claimed that Scotland owed allegiance to the Catholic Church. In 1759, British Gen. James Wolfe landed his army near Quebec City and blocked the St.

Today in Music History for June 27: In 1942, Canadian composer-arranger-pianist Frank Mills was born in Montreal.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 26: Jazz pianist Dave Grusin is 91. Actor Josef Sommer is 91. Jazz bassist Reggie Workman is 88. Singer Billy Davis Jr. of the Fifth Dimension is 87. Singer Georgie Fame is 82. Actor Clive Francis ("The Crown") is 79.

Today in History for June 26: In 1284, legend has it that the Pied Piper of Hamelin led 130 German children to their deaths after being refused his fee for charming rats and mice into a river.

Today in Music History for June 26: In 1909, Colonel Tom Parker, who managed Elvis Presley for much of his career, was born.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 25: Actress June Lockhart is 100. Singer Eddie Floyd is 88. Actress Barbara Montgomery ("Amen," ''The Women of Brewster Place") is 86. Actress Mary Beth Peil ("The Good Wife," ''Dawson's Creek") is 85.