| You are subscribed to Today in History from the Library of Congress. Today in History - April 29Matthew 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.
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