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

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  Robert Rubin, United States Secretary of the Treasury was born on August - 29.   

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

1940  On this day in history birth of james Brady, press secretary (wounded during Reagan assassin attempt)   

1940  On August - 29 birth of wilhelm Ruska, Holland, judo champ (Olympic-gold-1972)   

1941  Robin Leach, London England, TV host (Life Styles of Rich & Famous) was born on this day in history.   

1942  On August - 29 birth of holmes Sterling Morrison, musician   

1942  James Glennon, American cinematographer (d. 2006) was born on August - 29.   

1942  John Heuser, Electron microscopist was born on this day in history.   

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

1945  On August - 29 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 August - 29 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  On this day in history birth of charles David Walker, astronaut (STS 12 STS 16 STS 23)   

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

1950  Mark McHale, WLAF offensive line coach (Amsterdam Admirals) was born on this day in history.   

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

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

1953  Rick Downey, rocker drummer/vocalist (Blue Oyster Cult) was born on this day in history.   

1953  James Quesada, Nicaraguan/American anthropologist was born on this day in history.   

1954  On August - 29 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  Diamanda Galas, composer was born on this day in history.   

1955  On this day in history 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  On this day in history 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  On August - 29 death of duke Albert III of Austria (b. 1349)   

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

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

1526  Louis II, King of Hungary/Bohemia, dies in accident at 20 on this day in history.