Page 4: Famous Personalities Born In August - 29

1934  On this day in history birth of john Guy, New Zealand cricketer   

1935  On August - 29 birth of hugo Brandt Corstius, Dutch essayist/mathematician   

1936  On this day in history birth of john McCain, (Rep-R-Arizona, 1983-86)   

1937  James J Floria, (Rep-D-NJ, 1975-90/Gov-D-NJ, 1990-94) was born on August - 29.   

1937  On this day in history birth of james Florio, American politician   

1938  On this day in history birth of elliott Gould, Queens NY, actor (M*A*S*H, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice)   

1938  On this day in history birth of robert Rubin, United States Secretary of the Treasury   

1939  On August - 29 birth of william Friedkin, Chic, dir (Exorcist, Cruising, French Connection)   

1940  James Brady, press secretary (wounded during Reagan assassin attempt) was born on August - 29.   

1940  Wilhelm Ruska, Holland, judo champ (Olympic-gold-1972) was born on this day in history.   

1941  On August - 29 birth of robin Leach, London England, TV host (Life Styles of Rich & Famous)   

1942  Holmes Sterling Morrison, musician was born on this day in history.   

1942  On this day in history birth of james Glennon, American cinematographer (d. 2006)   

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

1943  On this day in history birth of mohamed Amin, cameraman   

1943  On August - 29 birth of richard Halligan, Troy NY, rock vocalist (Blood Sweat & Tears)   

1945  Chris Copping, Essex England, rock bassist (Procol Harum) was born on this day in history.   

1945  On this day in history birth of wyomia Tyus, Griffin Ga, 100m runner (Olympic-gold-1964, 68)   

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

1947  On this day in history birth of temple Grandin, American animal welfare and autism expert   

1947  On this day in history birth of james Hunt, English race car driver (d. 1993)   

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

1949  Peter John Wiegold, composer was born on August - 29.   

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

1950  Dave Reichert, American politician and sheriff was born on this day in history.   

1952  Karen Hesse, American children's writer was born on August - 29.   

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

1953  James Quesada, Nicaraguan/American anthropologist was born on August - 29.   

1954  On this day in history birth of chet Catallo, guitarist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance)   

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 August - 29.   

1955  On August - 29 birth of diamanda Galas, composer   

1955  On August - 29 birth of frank Hoste, Belgian cyclist   

1956  On August - 29 birth of edddie Murray, NFL kicker (Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings)   

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0029  Death of John the Baptist, beheaded on this day in history.   

0886  Basilius I, the Macedonier, Byzantine emperor (867-886), dies on this day in history.   

1093  Death of Hugh I, Duke of Burgundy (b. 1057) on August - 29.   

1123  Death of King Eystein I of Norway (b. ca. 1088) on this day in history.   

1395  Death of Duke Albert III of Austria (b. 1349) on August - 29.   

1442  On this day in history death of john VI, Duke of Brittany (b. 1389)   

1523  On this day in history ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot, dies at 35   

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