Today in History - April 29

Today in History - April 29 Matthew Vassar, founder and namesake of Vassar College, was born on April 29, 1792 in Norfolk, England.  Continue reading. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, often said to be America's greatest composer, bandleader, and recording artist, was born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C.  Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.   You are subscribed to Today in History from the Library of Congress. Stay Connected with the Library LOC.gov  |  Accessibility  |  Legal  |  Inspector General  |  External Link Disclaimer USA.gov  |  Contact  |  Careers  |  Media  |  Shop  |  Donate Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe  |  Subscriber Help   This email was sent to sajanram.shrestha@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000