Today in History

Today in History for Oct. 14: On this date: In 1066, William of Normandy became the Conqueror with his victory over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 1: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is 93. British songwriter-producer Geoff Stephens, creator of the New Vaudeville Band, is 83. Actress-singer Julie Andrews is 82. Actress Stella Stevens is 79.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 2: Singer-guitarist Leon Rausch of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys is 90. Retired MLB All-Star Maury Wills is 85. Critic Rex Reed is 79. Singer Don McLean is 72. Country singer Jo-el Sonnier is 71.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 4: Country singer Leroy Van Dyke is 88. Actress Felicia Farr is 85. Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff is 83. Novelist Rudy Wiebe is 83. Author Anne Rice is 76.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 3: Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Glenn Hall is 86. Composer Steve Reich is 81. Hockey Hall of Fame centre Jean Ratelle is 77. Singer Chubby Checker is 76. Actor Alan Rachins ("Dharma and Greg") is 75.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 5: Actress Glynis Johns ("Mary Poppins") is 94. '60s country singer Margie Singleton is 82. Singer Arlene Smith of The Chantels is 76. Singer-guitarist Steve Miller is 74. Singer Brian Johnson of AC/DC is 70.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 6: WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Bruno Sammartino is 82. Broadcaster and writer Melvyn Bragg is 78. Actress Britt Ekland is 75. Singer Millie Small is 71. Singer-guitarist Thomas McClary (The Commodores) is 68.

Today in History for Oct. 13: On this date: In A.D. 54, Roman Emperor Claudius I died after being poisoned, apparently at the behest of his wife, Agrippina. In 1399, King Henry IV of England was crowned.

Today in History for Oct. 10: On this date: In 1582, the Spanish Carmelite nun Teresa of Avila died in Alba de Tormes.

Today in History for Oct. 11: On this date: In 1521, Pope Leo X gave Henry VIII of England the title "Fidei Defensor," or Defender of the Faith. Thirteen years later, Henry severed all ties with Rome to establish the Church of England.