Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

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Today in History for April 14: On this date: In 73 AD, rather than face defeat at the hands of the Romans, Jews in the fortress of Masada committed mass suicide.

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 13: Actor Edward Fox is 88. Singer Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers is 85. Movie-TV composer Bill Conti is 83. Musician Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane is 81. Singer Al Green is 79. Actor Ron Perlman is 75.

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Today in Music History for April 13: In 1742, George Frideric Handel's majestic oratorio, ``The Messiah,'' was first performed, in Dublin. The performance raised 400 pounds for charity.

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Today in History for April 13: In 655 (traditional date), Martin, pope from 649 to 655, died in banishment. He was the last pope venerated as a martyr.

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