Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for April 29: In 1429, Joan of Arc entered Orleans, France to score her great victory in driving out the English. In 1607, English settlers established the first Anglican church in the American colonies at Cape Henry, Va.

Today in Music History for April 29: In 1899, jazz musician, composer and bandleader Edward Kennedy (Duke) Ellington was born in Washington, D.C.

Celebrity Birthdays for April 29: Conductor Zubin Mehta is 88. Rock bassist Klaus Voorman is 86. Singer Bob Miranda of The Happenings is 82. Country singer Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys is 81. Singer Tommy James is 77.

Today in Music History for April 28: In 1932, violinist Steven Staryk, considered the leading Canadian-born virtuoso of his generation, was born in Toronto.

Celebrity Birthdays for April 28: Violinist Steven Staryk is 92. Actress-singer Ann-Margret is 83. Chef-author Alice Waters is 80. Singer Ginette Reno is 78. Actor Paul Guilfoyle ("CSI") is 75. Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno is 74.

Today in History for April 28: In 1220, Bishop Poore laid the first five stones of the famed Salisbury Cathedral in England, one each for himself, Archbishop Stephen Langton, Pope Honorius III, Earl William and Countess Ela of Salisbury.

Today in Music History for April 27: In 1857, "The Septett Club," a string and wind ensemble formed by Antoine Dessane, gave its first concert in Quebec City.

Today in History for April 27: In 1278, St. Zita, patroness of servants, died. She was credited with many miracles in helping the poor in Italy.

Celebrity Birthdays for April 27: Actress Anouk Aimee is 92. Drummer Jerry Mercer (April Wine) is 85. Drummer Jim Keltner is 82. Opera singer Judith Blegen is 81. Country banjo player and singer Herb Pedersen is 80. Singer Ann Peebles is 77.

Celebrity Birthdays for May 1: Singer Judy Collins is 85. Composer Victor Davies is 85. Actor Stephen Macht ("Suits," ''General Hospital") is 82. Singer Rita Coolidge is 79. Singer-bassist Nick Fortuna of The Buckinghams is 78.