Died On This Date

April 29
Minue, Pvt. Nicholas
d. April 29, 1943
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Sedden in Poland, he emigrated to Carteret, New Jersey. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Private in Company A, 6th Armored Infantry, 1st Armored Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery ear MedjezelBab, Tunisia, on April 28. 1943. His citation reads “For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the loss of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action.

Butler, Floyd Lawrence
b. June 5, 1937 d. April 29, 1990
R&B Musician. A native of San Diego, California, he was a member of the musical group, 'The Vocals' from 1963 until they disbanded in 1965. The group formed in Los Angeles, California, and included Lamonte McLemore, Marilyn McCoo, Harry Elston, and of course Butler. The group started off as the 'Hi-Fi's,' in the Ray Charles Tour in 1963. Thanks to Charles they got lucky and signed with the Tangerine Record Label, releasing there first single, 'Lonesome Mood,' a year later.

Royko, Michael
b. September 19, 1932 d. April 29, 1997
Journalist. He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist known for his sarcastic wit and colorful stories of life in Chicago, Illinois. The son of a Chicago cab driver, he made a name for himself working first for the Chicago "Daily News", then the Chicago "Sun-Times", then finally the Chicago "Tribune". He quit the "Sun-Times" a day after Australian press baron Rupert Murdoch bought the newspaper in 1984, giving his reason for quitting that he believed Murdoch would rather have sensational.

Galbraith, John Kenneth
b. October 15, 1908 d. April 29, 2006
Econimist. Harvard professor who won worldwide renown as a liberal economist. During a long career, the Canadian-born economist served as adviser to Democratic presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Bill Clinton, and was John F. Kennedy's ambassador to India. Galbraith, who was outspoken in his support of government action to solve social problems, became a large figure on the American scene in the decades after World War II. He was one of America's best-known liberals, and he never shied.

Gannett, Deborah Sampson
b. December 17, 1760 d. April 29, 1827
Revolutionary soldier and folk hero. First known American woman to disguise herself as a man to join the Army. In May 1778, she enlisted in the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army. None of her fellow soldiers suspected she was a woman, despite teasing her that she never had to shave. She fought in several battles, and was wounded twice. On both occasions, she refused medical attention, for fear her identity would be discovered.

Bride, Harold Sidney
b. January 11, 1890 d. April 29, 1956
Titantic Figure. He was one of the operators of the Marconi wireless radio on the "RMS Titanic". He was born in South London, son of Arthur John and Mary Ann (Lowe) Bride. He completed his formal training in 1911 and served on board the vessels Lusitania, La France and Anselm before joining the crew of the Titanic. He was on duty along with wireless operator John Phillips the night of April 14-15, 1912.

Shipley, Robert F.
b. May 8, 1838 d. April 29, 1903
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the Union Army in Company A, 140th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 1, 1865 at Five Forks, Virginia. His citation reads "Captured the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand combat."

Howard, Cy
b. September 27, 1915 d. April 29, 1993
Motion Picture Producer, Director. He worked on the films, "Won Ton Ton, The Dog Who Saved Hollywood" (1976), "It Couldn't Happen To A Nicer Guy" (1974), "Every Little Crook And Nanny" (1972), "Lovers And Other Strangers" (1970), "Marriage On The Rocks" (1965), "That's My Boy" (1951), "My Friend Irma Goes West" (1950), and "My Friend Irma" (1949).

Sidney (Greenfield), George (Sammy)
b. March 18, 1877 d. April 29, 1945
Actor. He appeared primarily in motion pictures of the 1920s and 1930s. His credits include roles in films such as "The Cohens & the Kellys" (serial, 1926-1933), "The Life of Riley" (1927), "We Americans" (1928), "The King of Jazz" (1930), "The Heart of New York" (1932), "Manhattan Melodrama" (1934), and "Diamond Jim" (1935). He was the uncle of film director George Sydney and the brother of producer Louis K. Sidney.