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Columbia Bank Robbery
Jesse James' gang robs a bank of $1,500 in Columbia, Kentucky, killing bank employee Robert A.C. Martin during the crime
Famous Birthdays
- Eyvind Alnæs, Norwegian pianist, organist, choral director, and composer, born in Fredrikstad, Norway (d. 1932)
- Harry Payne Whitney, American businessman and thoroughbred horse breeder, born in New York City (d. 1930)
About April 29, 1872
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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