Today in History for 29th May 2022:
Historical Events
1138 – Anti-Pope Victor IV (Gregorio) submits himself to Pope Innocentius II
1677 – Treaty of Middle Plantation establishes peace between the Virginia colonists and local Native Americans
1916 – Official flag of President of the United States adopted
1948 – French Championships Women’s Tennis: Belgium-born but representing France, Nelly Landry beats American Shirley Fry 6-2, 0-6, 6-0 for her lone major title
1957 – Laos government of prince Suvanna Phuma resigns
1987 – Michael Jackson attempts to buy Elephant Man’s remains
Famous Birthdays
1913 – Tony Zale, American boxer (World Middleweight Champion 1940-47, 48), born in Gary, Indiana (d. 1997)
1962 – Perry Fenwick, English actor, born in Canning Town, London
1976 – Jerry Hairston Jr., American baseball infielder/outfielder, broadcaster (Baltimore Orioles), born in Des Moines, Iowa
1977 – António Lebo-Lebo, Angolan soccer defender (Angola 15 caps), born in Malanje, Angola
1982 – Ana Beatriz Barros, Brazilian model (Sports Illustrated), born in Itabira, Brazil
1991 – Kristen Alderson, American actress (One Life to Live), born in Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
1892 – Baha’u’llah [Mirza HA Noeri], Persian founder (Baha’i), dies at 74
1896 – Gabriel Auguste Daubrée, French geologist, dies at 81
1957 – George Bacovia [Vasiliu], Romanian poet and composer (Plumb), dies at 75
1997 – George Fenneman, American radio and TV announcer (You Bet Your Life), dies at 77
2007 – Lois Browne-Evans, Bermudian Politician (stroke) (b. 1927)
2008 – Harvey Korman, American actor (The Carol Burnett Show; Blazing Saddles; High Anxiety), dies at 81