Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrity Birthdays for June 15: Singer Ruby Nash Garnett of Ruby and the Romantics is 91. Muff Winwood, bass player with the Spencer Davis Group, is 82. Funk guitarist Leo Nocentelli of The Meters is 79. Singer Noddy Holder (Slade) is 79.

Today in History for June 15: On this date: In 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta -- granting his barons more liberty and marking the birth of responsible government in England.

Today in Music History for June 15: In 1843, composer Edvard Grieg, whose strongly nationalist style led to his being known as "The Voice of Norway," was born. In 1872, the Governor General's "Foot Guards Band" made its debut in Ottawa.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 14: Actress Marla Gibbs is 94. Jazz trombonist and composer Ian McDougall is 87. Soul singer Garland Green is 83. Country-rock musician Spooner Oldham is 82. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 80. Former U.S.

Today in History for June 14: On this date: In 1617, Canada's first farmer, Louis Hebert, arrived at Tadoussac with his wife and their three children.

Today in Music History for June 14: In 1594, Orlando di Lasso, one of the greatest composers of sacred music in his era, died in Munich, in present-day Germany. He is best known for his motets based on the seven Penitential Psalms.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 21: Composer Lalo Schifrin is 93. Actor Bernie Kopell ("The Love Boat") is 92. Actor Monte Markham is 90. Songwriters Hall of Fame member Don Black is 87. Actress Mariette Hartley is 85.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 15: Singer Ruby Nash Garnett of Ruby and the Romantics is 91. Muff Winwood, bass player with the Spencer Davis Group, is 82. Funk guitarist Leo Nocentelli of The Meters is 79. Singer Noddy Holder (Slade) is 79.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 19: Bass-baritone Donald Bell is 91. Hall of Fame race car driver Shirley Muldowney is 85. Singer Spanky McFarlane of Spanky and Our Gang is 83. Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi is 80. Author Sir Salman Rushdie is 78.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 18: Philosopher Jurgen Habermas is 96. Musician Sir Paul McCartney is 83. Actress Constance McCashin ("Knots Landing") is 78. Actress Linda Thorson ("The Avengers") is 78. Keyboardist John Evans (The Box Tops) is 78.