Birthdays occurring on July, 29

1805

Alexis de Tocqueville was born on July 29, 1805 French historian and political scientist. 1805-1859 The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults. More quotations from Alexis de Tocqueville

1869

Booth Tarkington was born on July 29, 1869 American novelist and dramatist, 1869-1946 An ideal wife is any woman who has an ideal husband More quotations from Booth Tarkington

1878

Don Marquis was born on July 29, 1878 American writer, columnist, novelist, playwright and poet, 1878-1937 Ours is a world where people don't know what they want and are willing to go through hell to get it. More quotations from Don Marquis

1883

Benito Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883 Italian dictator, 1883-1945 It's good to trust others but, not to do so is much better More quotations from Benito Mussolini

Deaths occurring on July, 29

1984

Fred Waring died on July 29, 1984 American musician, 1900-1984 Be on your toes tonight-or I'll be on yours tomorrow. More quotations from Fred Waring