Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for May 30: In 339, Eusebius, the father of early church history, died at age 74.

Today in Music History for May 30: In 1903, songwriter Alex Kramer was born in Montreal. With his wife, Joan Whitney, Kramer was among the first songwriters to join BMI when the ban on broadcasting the music of ASCAP composers began in 1941.

Celebrity Birthdays for May 29: Actor Anthony Geary ("General Hospital") is 78. Actor Cotter Smith is 76. Singer Rebbie Jackson is 75. Movie composer/musician Danny Elfman is 72. Singer LaToya Jackson is 69.

Today in Music History for May 29: In 1837, Charles W. Fry, the English musician who, along with his three sons, formed the first Salvation Army brass band, was born. Fry also authored the hymn, "Lily of the Valley.

Today in History for May 29: In 526, Antioch, in present-day Turkey, was struck by an earthquake, killing about 250,000 people. In 1453, the Turks captured Constantinople, bringing the Eastern Roman Empire to an end.