Birthdays occurring on December, 29

1808

Andrew Johnson was born on December 29, 1808 American 17th US president (1865-69). 1808-1875 It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word. More quotations from Andrew Johnson

1809

Albert Pike was born on December 29, 1809 American lawyer, journalist and soldier, 1809-1891 What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. More quotations from Albert Pike

1809

William E. Gladstone was born on December 29, 1809 British statesman and prime minister (1868-1894), and the most prominent man in politics of his time, 1809-1898 Justice delayed is justice denied. More quotations from William E. Gladstone

Deaths occurring on December, 29

1967

Paul Whiteman died on December 29, 1967 American musician and bandleader, called the King of Jazz for popularizing a musical style that helped to introduce jazz to mainstream audiences during the 1920s and 1930s. 1890-1967 Jazz tickles your muscles, symphonies stretch your soul More quotations from Paul Whiteman

1986

Harold Macmillan died on December 29, 1986 British politician, 1894-1986 No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed. More quotations from Harold Macmillan

2003

Bob Monkhouse died on December 29, 2003 English comic and writer, 1928-2003 I'm not saying my wife's a bad cook, but she uses a smoke alarm as a timer. More quotations from Bob Monkhouse