Page 4: Famous Personalities Born 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 this day in history.   

1937  James Florio, American politician was born on this day in history.   

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

1938  On August - 29 birth of robert Rubin, United States Secretary of the Treasury   

1939  William Friedkin, Chic, dir (Exorcist, Cruising, French Connection) was born on August - 29.   

1940  James Brady, press secretary (wounded during Reagan assassin attempt) was born on this day in history.   

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 August - 29.   

1942  Holmes Sterling Morrison, musician was born on August - 29.   

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  Mohamed Amin, cameraman was born on August - 29.   

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

1945  Chris Copping, Essex England, rock bassist (Procol Harum) was born on August - 29.   

1945  On August - 29 birth of wyomia Tyus, Griffin Ga, 100m runner (Olympic-gold-1964, 68)   

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

1947  Temple Grandin, American animal welfare and autism expert was born on this day in history.   

1947  On August - 29 birth of james Hunt, English race car driver (d. 1993)   

1948  On August - 29 birth of charles David Walker, astronaut (STS 12 STS 16 STS 23)   

1949  On this day in history birth of peter John Wiegold, composer   

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

1950  On this day in history birth of dave Reichert, American politician and sheriff   

1952  Karen Hesse, American children's writer was born on this day in history.   

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  On August - 29 birth of chet Catallo, guitarist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance)   

1954  Julio Fernandez, jazz guitarist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance) was born on August - 29.   

1954  On this day in history birth of michael P[aul] Kube-McDowell, US, sci-fi author (Enigma, Empery)   

1955  Diamanda Galas, composer was born on August - 29.   

1955  Frank Hoste, Belgian cyclist was born on August - 29.   

1956  On this day in history birth of edddie Murray, NFL kicker (Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings)   

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next Page »

1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

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  On August - 29 death of king Eystein I of Norway (b. ca. 1088)   

1395  Death of Duke Albert III of Austria (b. 1349) on this day in history.   

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

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

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