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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.

Today in History for Nov. 5: In 1605, Guy Fawkes was found in the basement of Britain's Parliament Buildings, along with 36 barrels of gunpowder.

Celebrity Birthdays for Oct. 25: Actress Marion Ross is 96. Author Anne Tyler is 83. Roy Lynes, organist and vocalist with Status Quo, is 81. Singer Jon Anderson (Yes) is 80. Singer Taffy Danoff of Starland Vocal Band is 80.

Today in Music History for Oct. 26: In 1813, English organist Henry Smart was born.

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 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. 24: Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is 88. Steel guitarist Santo Farina, of the duo Santo and Johnny, is 87. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 85.

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. 23: Movie director Philip Kaufman is 88. Singer Barbara Ann Hawkins of The Dixie Cups is 81. Actor Michael Rupert is 73. Director Ang Lee is 70. Jazz singer Dianne Reeves is 68. Country singer Dwight Yoakam is 68.