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Today in Music History for Sept. 29: In 1907, Gene Autry, the most famous singing cowboy of the movies, was born in Tioga, Texas. His career took off with his 1931 recording of "Silver Haired Daddy of Mine," which eventually sold five-million copies.

Today in History for Sept. 30: On this date: In 1399, King Henry IV ascended the throne of England. He had usurped the crown from Richard II, beginning the Lancastrian dynasty and planting the seeds of the "Wars of the Roses.

Today in History for Oct. 5: On this date: In 1502, Christopher Columbus reaches Costa Rica. In 1789, William Scoresby, English scientist and Arctic explorer, was born. In 1793, Christianity was abolished in France during the Revolution.

Today in History for Oct. 1: In 1674, Francois de Montmorency-Laval was officially named Bishop of Quebec by Pope Clement X. In 1764, civil law replaced military rule in Canada. In 1800, Spain sold Louisiana to France by a secret treaty.

Today in History for Oct. 4: On this date: In 1535, the printing of the first English-language Bible was completed in London. In 1669, Dutch painter Rembrandt died. In 1824, the Federal Republic of Mexico was proclaimed.

Today in History for Oct. 3rd: On this date: In 1226, St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, died. He was canonized in 1228.

Today in History for Oct. 2: In 322 BC, Greek philosopher Aristotle died. In 1535, French explorer Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River to Hochelaga, present site of Montreal.

Today in History for Sept. 29: On this date: In 1547, Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish poet, playwright and novelist, the creator of "Don Quixote," was born. In 1560, King Gustav I of Sweden, founder of the Vasa dynasty which ruled until 1818, died.

Celebrity Birthdays for Sept. 20: Actress Sophia Loren is 90. Bassist Chuck Panozzo (Styx) is 76. Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin is 76. Actor Tony Denison is 75. Jazz guitarist Peter White is 70.

Today in Music History for Sept. 20: In 1885, famous 91原创 mezzo-soprano Eva Gauthier was born in Ottawa. She died in New York in 1958.