Page 3: Historical Events In April - 29

1863  Battle of Chancellordville, VA (Fredericksburg, Wilderness Tavern) on April - 29.   

1863  On this day in history william Randolph Hearst, publisher (SF Examiner, Seattle P-I)   

1864  -30] Skirmish at Jenkins' Ferry, Arkansas on April - 29.   

1864  Charles-Julien Brianchon, math (Brianchon's theorem), dies at 80 on this day in history.   

1871  On April - 29 louis William Stern, German/US philosopher (Intelligence of Children)   

1871  John Gelinde van Blom, Fries notary/author, dies at 75 on this day in history.   

1872  Eyvind Alnaes, composer on this day in history.   

1873  On April - 29 alida J M Tartaud-Klein, actress/stage star (Rotterdam Stage)   

1879  On April - 29 thomas Beecham, England, composer (found London Philharmonic)   

1882  On April - 29 the "Elektromote"   

1882  Hendrik N Werkman, painter/printer/resistance fighter (Hot printing) on April - 29.   

1885  Egon E Kisch, Czech writer/journalist (Rasende Reporter) on this day in history.   

1886  On April - 29 1st public Dutch electricity opens   

1888  Old Kavallison, Congo: Stanley meet Emin Pasha on April - 29.   

1891  In Vancouver BC the Canadian Pacific Ltd. steamship Empress of India arrives in Vancouver from Yokohama to open regular service to the Far East; breaks record Pacific crossing by two days on this day in history.   

1892  Charlie Reilly is baseball's first pinch hitter on April - 29.   

1892  On this day in history charlie Reilly is baseball's 1st pinch hitter   

1893  Elisaveta Bagrjana, [Beltsheva], Bulgaria, poet on this day in history.   

1894  On this day in history commonweal of Christ (Coxey's Army) arrives in Wash, DC 500 strong to protest unemployment; Coxey arrested for trespassing at Capitol   

1895  Malcolm Sargent, English conductor (Promenade Concerts) on April - 29.   

1896  Jacques Leon Wolfe, composer on April - 29.   

1898  U.S. warships engage Spanish gunboats and shore batteries at Cienfuegos, Cuba on this day in history.   

1899  The birth of 'Duke' Ellington, US bandleader on April - 29.   

1899  Duke Ellington, Wash DC, [Edward Kennedy], bandleader (Take "A" Train) on April - 29.   

1901  On this day in history the birth of Emperor Hirohito of Japan   

1901  On April - 29 27th Kentucky Derby: Jimmy Winkfield on His Eminence wins in 2:07.75   

1901  On April - 29 george Osborne Sayles, historian   

1902  M Wolf discovers asteroid #484 Pittsburghia on April - 29.   

1902  On April - 29 theodore Chanler, composer   

1903  On April - 29 frank Alberta at 4 10 am, a huge 74 million tonne slab of limestone slides off the east slope of Turtle Mountain and sweeps 1.6 km through the Crowsnest Pass valley and the coal mining village of Frank, burying the mine entrance and killing at least 70 people in 100 seconds; only 23 survive, and 17 trapped miners dig themselves to safety 13 hours later. The slab is 400 metres high, 1200 metres wide and 150 metres thick.   

1903  Limestone slides at Turtle Mountain kills 9 (Frank Alberta) on this day in history.   

1903  Frank Parker, NYC, singer (Arthur Godfrey Show, Masquerade Party) on April - 29.   

1903  On April - 29 frank Alberta at 4:10 am, a huge 74 million tonne slab of limestone slides off the east slope of Turtle Mountain and sweeps 1.6 km through the Crowsnest Pass valley and the coal mining village of Frank, burying the mine entrance and killing at least 70 people in 100 seconds; only 23 survive, and 17 trapped miners dig themselves to safety 13 hours later. The slab is 400 metres high, 1200 metres wide and 150 metres thick.   

1904  Enrico Mattei, Italian oil magnate on April - 29.   

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1584  Melchior Teschner, composer was born on this day in history.   

1636  Esaias Reusner, composer was born on this day in history.   

1660  Matthias Henriksen Schacht, composer was born on April - 29.   

1665  James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde, Irish statesman and soldier (d. 1745) was born on April - 29.   

1667  On April - 29 birth of john Arbuthnot, Scottish writer (Alexander Pope)   

1686  Peregrine Bertie, 2nd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven, English statesman (d. 1742) was born on this day in history.   

1727  Jean-Georges Noverre, French dancer/choreographer (ballet d'action) was born on this day in history.   

1745  Oliver Ellsworth, 3rd Chief Justice Supreme Court (1796-1800) was born on April - 29.   

0852  On this day in history amalarius/Fortunatus/Symphosius of Metz/Lyon, bishop, dies at 76   

0926  Death of Burchard II, Duke of Swabia on this day in history.   

1380  Death of Catherine of Siena, Italian saint (b. 1347) on April - 29.   

1499  John IV, Dutch army leader/earl of Egmond, dies on April - 29.   

1535  On April - 29 death of john Houghton, English, executed   

1594  On this day in history death of thomas Cooper, English bishop, lexicographer, and writer   

1630  Death of Agrippa d'Aubigné, French poet (b. 1552) on this day in history.   

1658  On April - 29 death of john Cleveland, English poet (b. 1613)