Page 4: Famous Personalities Born In August - 29

1934  On this day in history birth of john Guy, New Zealand cricketer   

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  James J Floria, (Rep-D-NJ, 1975-90/Gov-D-NJ, 1990-94) was born on this day in history.   

1937  On August - 29 birth of james Florio, American politician   

1938  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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

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

1940  Wilhelm Ruska, Holland, judo champ (Olympic-gold-1972) was born on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1942  On August - 29 birth of james Glennon, American cinematographer (d. 2006)   

1942  John Heuser, Electron microscopist was born on August - 29.   

1943  On this day in history birth of mohamed Amin, cameraman   

1943  Richard Halligan, Troy NY, rock vocalist (Blood Sweat & Tears) was born on this day in history.   

1945  On August - 29 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  On August - 29 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 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  Mark McHale, WLAF offensive line coach (Amsterdam Admirals) was born on this day in history.   

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

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

1953  Rick Downey, rocker drummer/vocalist (Blue Oyster Cult) was born on August - 29.   

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

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

1954  Julio Fernandez, jazz guitarist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance) was born on this day in history.   

1954  On August - 29 birth of michael P[aul] Kube-McDowell, US, sci-fi author (Enigma, Empery)   

1955  On August - 29 birth of diamanda Galas, composer   

1955  Frank Hoste, Belgian cyclist was born on this day in history.   

1956  On August - 29 birth of edddie Murray, NFL kicker (Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings)   

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0029  On August - 29 death of john the Baptist, beheaded   

0886  Basilius I, the Macedonier, Byzantine emperor (867-886), dies on August - 29.   

1093  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

1523  On August - 29 ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot, dies at 35   

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