Birthdays occurring on May, 29

1917

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 American 35th US president (1961-63), 1917-1963 All of us do not have equal talents, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents More quotations from John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Deaths occurring on May, 29

1829

Humphrey Davy died on May 29, 1829 English chemist 1778-1829 Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort More quotations from Humphrey Davy

1877

John Lothrop Motley died on May 29, 1877 American diplomat and historian. 1814-1877 Give us the luxuries of life, and we will dispense with its necessaries More quotations from John Lothrop Motley

1911

William S. Gilbert died on May 29, 1911 English lyricist, 1836-1911 You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little I deserve it. More quotations from William S. Gilbert

1942

John Barrymore died on May 29, 1942 American stage and film actor. 1882-1942 Sex: the thing that takes up the least amount of time and causes the most amount of trouble. More quotations from John Barrymore

1951

Fanny Brice died on May 29, 1951 American actress, comedian and singer, 1891-1951 Your audience gives you everything you need. They tell you. There is no director who can direct you like an audience. More quotations from Fanny Brice