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Thursday, 29 October 2026
1895 In Saint Petersburg, Russian scientist Alexander Stepanovich Popov demonstrates to the Russian Physical and Chemical Society his invention. 
1897 Kitty McKane, England, tennis (Oly-gold/2 silver/2 bronze-1920, 24).
1898 Vera Chapman, writer.
1900 Bauke Tuinstra, Dutch/Frisian notary/author (Earste Keur)
1900 Richard Storrs Willis, composer, dies at 81
1901 Gary Cooper, American film actor is born
1901 Gary Cooper, Montana, actor (2 Acad Awards-Sgt York, High Noon)
1902 Sal Gliatto, baseball player.
1903 Basil Nield, judge/politician.
1904 Peter Hille, writer, dies.
1907 In this year, Charles Collier claims 1st Isle of Man TT Race: (38.22 mph).
1907 Jef van Durme, composer.
1908 Ed MacDonald, actor (Mysteries of Chinatown).
1909 Edwin H Land, inventor (instant photography (Polaroid)).
1910 In this year, 35th Preakness: R Estep aboard Layminster claims in 1:40.6
1911 Large demonstrations held in New York, demanding women's right to vote.
1912 Columbia University approves plans for awarding the Pulitzer Prize in several categories The award is established by Joseph Pulitzer.
1912 Paul H F Brenneker, Neth/Antillian photographer/folklorist
1914 Edward Mollenhauer, composer, dies at 87.
1915 The liner 'Lusitania' is sunk by German forces off the Irish coast
1915 Alfred G Vanderbilt, US millionaire, dies aboard Lusitania.
1917 Red Sox Babe Ruth beats Wash Senator Walter Johnson, 1-0
1917 David Tomlinson, Scotland, actor (Mary Poppins, Helter Skelter).
1918 Argeliers Leon, composer
1919 Marie Peron, Argentinian on who 'Evita' was based is born
1919 Eva (Evita) Peron-Duarte, Argentina, 1st lady/actress
1920 USSR recognizes Georgia's independence.
1921 In this year, 47th Kentucky Derby: Charles Thompson on Behave Yourself claims 2:04.2.
1921 Gale Robbins, Chic, actress (Fuller Brush Girl, Mr Hex)
1922 Darren McGavin, Spokane Wash, actor (Night Stalker, Tribes, Turk 182).
1923 Anne Baxter, American film actress is born
1923 Anne Baxter, Mich City Ind, actr (Myra-Marcus Welby, Victoria-Hotel).
1925 Phillies have their 8th game postponed in a row.
1926 Val Bisoglio, NYC, actor (Lt Marsh-Police Woman, Danny-Quincy ME).
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