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January 29th

557 Notable birthdays

Anton Chekhov

Russian dramatist and author (1860–1904).

Born January 29th, 1860 in Taganrog. [ref]

Died July 15th, 1904 at 44 years old in Badenweiler (tuberculosis). [ref]

Gia Carangi

American model (1960–1986).

Born January 29th, 1960 in Philadelphia.

Died November 18th, 1986 at 26 years old in Philadelphia (AIDS).

Romário

Former brazilian footballer, politician and senator of brazil since 2015.

Born January 29th, 1966 (age 60 years) in Rio de Janeiro.

Rag'n'Bone Man

British blues and soul singer.

Born January 29th, 1985 (age 41 years) in Eastbourne. [ref]

Marc Gasol

Spanish basketball player.

Born January 29th, 1985 (age 41 years) in Barcelona. [ref]

Edward Burns

American actor and director.

Born January 29th, 1968 (age 58 years) in Woodside.

Ismail Haniyeh

Palestinian politician and hamas leader (2017–2024).

Born January 29th, 1963 in Al-Shati refugee camp. [ref]

Died July 31st, 2024 at 61 years old in Tehran (bomb attack). [ref]

Stokely Carmichael

American activist (1941-1998).

Born January 29th, 1941 in Port of Spain.

Died November 15th, 1998 at 57 years old in Conakry (prostate cancer).

Ernie Lively

American actor (1947-2021).

Born January 29th, 1947 in Baltimore.

Died June 3rd, 2021 at 74 years old in Los Angeles (heart failure). [ref]

John D. Rockefeller Jr.

American financier and philanthropist (1874–1960).

Born January 29th, 1874 in Cleveland.

Died May 11th, 1960 at 86 years old in Tucson (pneumonia).

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