Today in History for Feb. 20: In 1666, explorer Rene-Robert La Salle arrived in New France and settled at Montreal. In 1725, the earliest recorded...

Today in Music History for Feb. 14: In 1879, ``La Marseillaise'' became the national anthem of France. In 1935, Canadian trombonist Rob McConnell was...

Today in Music History for Feb. 14: In 1879, ``La Marseillaise'' became the national anthem of France. In 1935, Canadian trombonist Rob McConnell was...

Today in Music History for Feb. 11: In 1881, mezzo-soprano and actress Rosita del Vecchio, known as the Sarah Bernhardt of Canada, died of bronchial...

Celebrity Birthdays for Feb. 20: Racing Hall-of-Famer Roger Penske is 88. Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie is 84. Hockey Hall of Fame centre Phil...

Today in Music History for Feb. 22: In 1952, bass singer Don Gerrard, a native of Vancouver, made his debut with the Canadian Opera Company as the...

Today in Music History for Feb. 16: In 1865, English clergyman Sabine Baring-Gould first published the hymn, ``Now the Day is Over.'' It was based on...

Today in History for Feb. 22: In 1630, colonists in America got their first taste of popcorn. In 1732, George Washington, the first president of the...

Today in History for Feb. 14: In AD 270 (traditional), Valentine, a priest in Rome during the reign of Claudius II, was beheaded.

Today in History for Feb. 14: In AD 270 (traditional), Valentine, a priest in Rome during the reign of Claudius II, was beheaded.