Birthdays occurring on June, 29

1798

Giacomo Leopardi was born on June 29, 1798 Italian poet, scholar, and philosopher, 1798-1837 Death is not evil, for it frees man from all ills and takes away his desires along with desire's rewards. Old age is the supreme evil, for it deprives man of all pleasures while allowing his appetites to remain, and it brings with it every possible sorrow. Yet men fear death and desire old age. More quotations from Giacomo Leopardi

1863

James Harvey Robinson was born on June 29, 1863 American historian, 1863-1936 Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believing as we already do. More quotations from James Harvey Robinson

1900

Antoine de Saint-Exupery was born on June 29, 1900 French pilot, writer and author of 'The Little Prince', 1900-1944 Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction More quotations from Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Deaths occurring on June, 29

1990

Irving Wallace died on June 29, 1990 To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformity. More quotations from Irving Wallace

1995

Lana Turner died on June 29, 1995 American film actress known for her glamorous looks and sexual allure. 1920-1995 A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. More quotations from Lana Turner

2000

Vittorio Gassman died on June 29, 2000 A totally healthy actor is a paradox. More quotations from Vittorio Gassman