Today in History

Today in History for Nov. 13: On this date: In 354, African theologian Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, was born in Numidia, now Algeria. Augustine wrote many works that had a dominant influence on later Western Christian theology.

Today in History for Nov. 12: On this date: In 1774, British citizens in Quebec protested the Quebec Act which restored French civil law. In 1856, the Grand Trunk Railway was opened from Quebec to Toronto. In 1884, Calgary became a town.

Today in Music History for Nov. 3: In 1936, harpist Judy Loman was born in Goshen, Ind.. She moved to Toronto in 1957, and two years later became the principal harp of the Toronto Symphony orchestra.

Today in History for Nov. 3: In 1580, English explorer Sir Francis Drake returned from his voyage around the world. In 1640, England's Long Parliament -- the name given to the fifth and last parliament of Charles I -- assembled.

Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 3: Actress Peggy McCay ("Days of Our Lives") is 90. Actress Lois Smith is 87. Actress Monica Vitti is 86. Actor-dancer Ken Berry ("Mayberry R.F.D."; "Mama's Family") is 84. Harpist Judy Loman is 81.

Today in Music History for Nov. 2: In 1926, country star Charlie Walker was born in Copeville, Texas. He became a popular disc jockey in Texas as he built a career as a honky-tonk singer.

Today in History for Nov. 2: In 1164, Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket began a six-year self-imposed exile in France. Once a close friend of England's Henry II, Becket had become an outspoken opponent of the king's royal policies.

Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 2: Tennis legend Ken Rosewall is 83. Singer Jay Black (Jay and the Americans) is 79. Political commentator Patrick Buchanan is 79. Bruce Welch, rhythm guitarist with The Shadows, is 76. Actress Stefanie Powers is 75.

Today in History for Nov. 1: In 1512, Michelangelo's paintings in the Sistine Chapel in Rome were first exhibited to the public.

Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 1: Jazz alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson is 91. World Golf Hall-of-Famer Gary Player is 82. Country singer Bill Anderson is 80. Actress Barbara Bosson ("Murder One," ''Hill Street Blues") is 78.