Birthdays occurring on July, 29

1892

William Powell was born on July 29, 1892 Dessert is probably the most important stage of the meal, since it will be the last thing your guests remember before they pass out all over the table. More quotations from William Powell

1905

Dag Hammarskjold was born on July 29, 1905 Swedish statesman and United Nations official, 1905-1961 Life only demands from you the strength that you possess. Only one feat is possible; not to run away. More quotations from Dag Hammarskjold

1906

Diana Vreeland was born on July 29, 1906 American editor, 1906-1989 Elegance is innate. It has nothing to do with being well dressed. Elegance is refusal. More quotations from Diana Vreeland

Deaths occurring on July, 29

1856

Robert A. Schumann died on July 29, 1856 German Romantic composer, 1810-1856 For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond More quotations from Robert A. Schumann

1890

Vincent van Gogh died on July 29, 1890 Dutch painter, one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists, 1853-1890 But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things. More quotations from Vincent van Gogh

1983

Luis Buñuel died on July 29, 1983 Spanish film director, 1900-1983 Somewhere between chance and mystery lies imagination, the only thing that protects our freedom, despite the fact that people keep trying to reduce it or kill it off altogether. More quotations from Luis Buñuel