Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in Music History for April 22: In 1922, bassist Charles Mingus, a leader in modern jazz, was born in Arizona. He started with the traditional jazz outfits of Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory and Lionel Hampton.

Today in History for April 22: In 1233, the Dominicans were established in France as operators of the Inquisition by a decree of Pope Gregory IX. Their methods included torture and execution, usually by fire.

Celebrity Birthdays for April 21: Actress-comedian-writer Elaine May is 93. Singer Iggy Pop is 78. Actress Patti LuPone is 76. Actor Tony Danza is 74. Actor James Morrison is 71. Actress Andie MacDowell is 67. Singer Robert Smith of The Cure is 66.

Today in Music History for April 21: In 1921, Canadian tenor Roger Doucet was born in Montreal. He was best-known for singing "O Canada" at the home games of the Montreal Canadiens, Alouettes and Expos.

Today in History for April 21: In 753 B.C., the city of Rome was founded. In 1142, controversial French theologian, philosopher and musician Peter Abelard died. He was a monk at the monastery of Cluny.

Celebrity Birthdays for April 20: Walter Ostanek, "Canada's Polka King," is 90. Actor George Takei ("Star Trek") is 88. Bluegrass singer-musician Doyle Lawson (Quicksilver) is 81. Actress Judith O'Dea is 80.

Today in History for April 20: In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier left St-Malo on his first voyage to Canada.

Today in Music History for April 20: In 1908, jazz percussionist, vibraphone virtuoso and bandleader Lionel Hampton was born in Louisville, Ky.

Celebrity Birthdays for April 19: Actress Elinor Donahue ("Father Knows Best") is 88. Keyboardist Alan Price of The Animals is 83. Singer Eve Graham of the New Seekers is 82. Actor Tim Curry is 79. Singer Mark "Flo" Volman of The Turtles is 78.

Today in Music History for April 19: In 1928, British bluesman Alexis Korner was born in Paris.