Today in History

Today in History for Oct. 25: In 1147, the armies of the Second Crusade were destroyed by the Saracens at Dorylaeum in modern Turkey. The Crusaders went on with fruitless campaigns against Damascus, Syria.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 25: Actress Marion Ross is 89. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Bob Knight is 77. Singer Helen Reddy is 76. Author Anne Tyler is 76. Roy Lynes, organist and vocalist with Status Quo, is 74. Singer Jon Anderson (Yes) is 73.

Today in Music History for Oct. 25: In 1918, Canadian trumpeter and songwriter Bobby Gimby was born in Cabri, Sask. Known as "The Pied Piper of Canada," he composed "Canada," the most popular song of the country's centennial celebration in 1967.

Today in Music History for Oct. 24: In 1911, blues singer and harmonica player Sonny Terry, best known for his more than 30-year partnership with Brownie McGhee, was born in Greensboro, N.C. He died in 1987.

Today in History for Oct. 24: In 1260, under Pope Alexander IV, Chartres Cathedral in France was consecrated. Completed in less than 30 years, the structure represents high Gothic architecture at its purest.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 24: Country songwriter Whitey Shafer ("All My Ex's Live in Texas") is 83. Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is 81. Steel guitarist Santo Farina, of the duo Santo and Johnny, is 80. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 78.

Today in Music History for Oct. 23: In 1851, pioneer Canadian conductor and composer Guillaume Couture was born in Montreal.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 23: Movie director Philip Kaufman is 81. Gospel singer Yvonne Staples (The Staple Singers) is 79. Soccer legend Pele is 77. Singer Barbara Ann Hawkins of The Dixie Cups is 74.

Today in History for Oct. 23: In 4004 BC, according to the sacred timeline worked out by Archbishop James Ussher, "the heavens and the earth" were created on this date at 9 a.m. (GMT).

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 22: Black Panthers co-founder Bobby Seale is 81. Actor Christopher Lloyd is 79. Actor Derek Jacobi is 79. Actor Tony Roberts is 78. Actress Catherine Deneuve is 74. Movie director Jan de Bont is 74.