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Today in Music History for Dec. 19: In 1808, Horatius Bonar, Scottish clergyman, poet and hymn writer, was born. He authored several missionary biographies and penned over 600 hymns, including "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say.

Today in History for Dec. 19: In 1813, fur trader James McGill died in Montreal, leaving 10,000 pounds to establish the university that would bear his name. In 1813, a British-Canadian force took Fort Niagara in the War of 1812.

Celebrity Birthdays for Dec. 18: Bram Morrison, of the children's music group Sharon, Lois and Bram, 84. Guitarist Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones is 81. Writer-director Alan Rudolph is 81. Director Steven Spielberg is 78.

Today in Music History for Dec. 18: In 1707, English hymn writer Charles Wesley was born. He wrote more than 6,500 hymns, including "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

Today in History for Dec. 18: In 1707, English hymn writer Charles Wesley was born. He wrote more than 6,500 hymns, including "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." In 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

Celebrity Birthdays for Dec. 17: Actor Armin Mueller-Stahl is 94. Pope Francis is 88. Singer-actor Tommy Steele is 88. Actor Ernie Hudson ("Ghostbusters") is 79. Political commentator host Chris Matthews is 79. Actor-comedian Eugene Levy is 78.

Today in History for Dec. 17: In 1538, England's King Henry VIII was excommunicated by Pope Paul III. Married and divorced several times, Henry declared himself head of the Church of England. In 1777, France recognized American independence.

Today in Music History for Dec. 17: In 1857, the Sacred Harmonic Choir, conducted by John Carter, performed Handel's Messiah in Toronto. It is thought to have been the first complete oratorio presented in Upper Canada.

Celebrity Birthdays for Dec. 16: Actress Joyce Bulifant ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show") is 87. Actress Liv Ullman is 86. Journalist Lesley Stahl ("60 Minutes") is 83. Guitarist Tony Hicks of The Hollies is 79. Singer Benny Andersson of ABBA is 78.

Today in History for Dec. 16: In 1653, Oliver Cromwell became lord protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. In 1770, German composer Ludvig Van Beethoven, universally recognized as one of the greatest composers in history, was born in Bonn.