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Today in Music History for June 17: In 1872, composer Johann Strauss conducted a 987-piece orchestra and a 20,000-member choir in a performance of "The Blue Danube" in Boston.

Today in History for June 17: In 1616, Sir William Vaughan bought the Avalon Peninsula, which forms Newfoundland's southeastern corner, from the London and Bristol Company.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 16: Actress Eileen Atkins ("The Crown," ''Doc Martin") is 91. Country singer Billy "Crash" Craddock is 87. Author Joyce Carol Oates is 87. Singer Eddie Levert of The O'Jays is 83. Actress Joan Van Ark is 82.

Today in Music History for June 16: In 1929, 62-year-old Otto Funk completed a 183-day, 6,600-km walk from San Francisco to New York. He was said to have played his violin every step of the way.

Today in History for June 16: In 1502, the Sainte-Chapelle in Chambery, France was completed for the Duke of Savoy to house the much disputed, but often venerated Shroud of Turin, a cloth in which Jesus Christ was reputedly wrapped following His Cruc

Celebrity Birthdays for June 15: Singer Ruby Nash Garnett of Ruby and the Romantics is 91. Muff Winwood, bass player with the Spencer Davis Group, is 82. Funk guitarist Leo Nocentelli of The Meters is 79. Singer Noddy Holder (Slade) is 79.

Today in History for June 15: On this date: In 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta -- granting his barons more liberty and marking the birth of responsible government in England.

Today in Music History for June 15: In 1843, composer Edvard Grieg, whose strongly nationalist style led to his being known as "The Voice of Norway," was born. In 1872, the Governor General's "Foot Guards Band" made its debut in Ottawa.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 14: Actress Marla Gibbs is 94. Jazz trombonist and composer Ian McDougall is 87. Soul singer Garland Green is 83. Country-rock musician Spooner Oldham is 82. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 80. Former U.S.

Today in History for June 14: On this date: In 1617, Canada's first farmer, Louis Hebert, arrived at Tadoussac with his wife and their three children.