Page 4: Famous Personalities Born In August - 29

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

1935  Hugo Brandt Corstius, Dutch essayist/mathematician was born on this day in history.   

1936  On August - 29 birth of john McCain, (Rep-R-Arizona, 1983-86)   

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  Elliott Gould, Queens NY, actor (M*A*S*H, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice) was born on August - 29.   

1938  Robert Rubin, United States Secretary of the Treasury was born on August - 29.   

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

1940  On August - 29 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  On this day in history birth of robin Leach, London England, TV host (Life Styles of Rich & Famous)   

1942  On this day in history birth of holmes Sterling Morrison, musician   

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 this day in history.   

1943  Richard Halligan, Troy NY, rock vocalist (Blood Sweat & Tears) was born on August - 29.   

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 August - 29.   

1946  Bob Beamon, Jamaica NY, high jumper (Olympics-gold-68, 29' 2½" 8.9m) was born on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

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  On this day in history birth of mark McHale, WLAF offensive line coach (Amsterdam Admirals)   

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

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

1953  On August - 29 birth of rick Downey, rocker drummer/vocalist (Blue Oyster Cult)   

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

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

1954  On August - 29 birth of julio Fernandez, jazz guitarist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance)   

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

1955  Diamanda Galas, composer was born on this day in history.   

1955  On this day in history birth of frank Hoste, Belgian cyclist   

1956  Edddie Murray, NFL kicker (Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings) was born on August - 29.   

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

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

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 August - 29.   

1395  On August - 29 death of duke Albert III of Austria (b. 1349)   

1442  On August - 29 death of john VI, Duke of Brittany (b. 1389)   

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

1526  On this day in history louis II, King of Hungary/Bohemia, dies in accident at 20