Famous Birthdays In August - 29

1934  John Guy, New Zealand cricketer was born on this day in history.   

1935  On this day in history birth of hugo Brandt Corstius, Dutch essayist/mathematician   

1936  John McCain, (Rep-R-Arizona, 1983-86) was born on August - 29.   

1937  On this day in history birth of james J Floria, (Rep-D-NJ, 1975-90/Gov-D-NJ, 1990-94)   

1937  James Florio, American politician was born on this day in history.   

1938  On August - 29 birth of elliott Gould, Queens NY, actor (M*A*S*H, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice)   

1938  On August - 29 birth of robert Rubin, United States Secretary of the Treasury   

1939  William Friedkin, Chic, dir (Exorcist, Cruising, French Connection) was born on this day in history.   

1940  James Brady, press secretary (wounded during Reagan assassin attempt) was born on this day in history.   

1940  On this day in history birth of wilhelm Ruska, Holland, judo champ (Olympic-gold-1972)   

1941  On this day in history birth of robin Leach, London England, TV host (Life Styles of Rich & Famous)   

1942  Holmes Sterling Morrison, musician was born on August - 29.   

1942  James Glennon, American cinematographer (d. 2006) was born on this day in history.   

1942  On August - 29 birth of john Heuser, Electron microscopist   

1943  Mohamed Amin, cameraman was born on August - 29.   

1943  Richard Halligan, Troy NY, rock vocalist (Blood Sweat & Tears) was born on this day in history.   

1945  On this day in history birth of chris Copping, Essex England, rock bassist (Procol Harum)   

1945  Wyomia Tyus, Griffin Ga, 100m runner (Olympic-gold-1964, 68) was born on this day in history.   

1946  On August - 29 birth of bob Beamon, Jamaica NY, high jumper (Olympics-gold-68, 29' 2½" 8.9m)   

1947  On August - 29 birth of temple Grandin, American animal welfare and autism expert   

1947  James Hunt, English race car driver (d. 1993) was born on August - 29.   

1948  Charles David Walker, astronaut (STS 12 STS 16 STS 23) was born on August - 29.   

1949  On August - 29 birth of peter John Wiegold, composer   

1950  On August - 29 birth of mark McHale, WLAF offensive line coach (Amsterdam Admirals)   

1950  Dave Reichert, American politician and sheriff was born on August - 29.   

1952  On August - 29 birth of karen Hesse, American children's writer   

1953  On this day in history birth of rick Downey, rocker drummer/vocalist (Blue Oyster Cult)   

1953  On this day in history birth of james Quesada, Nicaraguan/American anthropologist   

1954  Chet Catallo, guitarist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance) was born on August - 29.   

1954  Julio Fernandez, jazz guitarist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance) was born on this day in history.   

1954  Michael P[aul] Kube-McDowell, US, sci-fi author (Enigma, Empery) was born on this day in history.   

1955  On this day in history birth of diamanda Galas, composer   

1955  Frank Hoste, Belgian cyclist was born on August - 29.   

1956  On this day in history birth of edddie Murray, NFL kicker (Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings)   

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0029  On August - 29 death of john the Baptist, beheaded   

0886  On August - 29 basilius I, the Macedonier, Byzantine emperor (867-886), dies   

1093  On August - 29 death of hugh I, Duke of Burgundy (b. 1057)   

1123  Death of King Eystein I of Norway (b. ca. 1088) on August - 29.   

1395  Death of Duke Albert III of Austria (b. 1349) on this day in history.   

1442  Death of John VI, Duke of Brittany (b. 1389) on August - 29.   

1523  Ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot, dies at 35 on this day in history.   

1526  On August - 29 louis II, King of Hungary/Bohemia, dies in accident at 20