Fredric Brown

American novelist, short story author (1906–1972).

Born October 29th, 1906 in Cincinnati.

Died March 12th, 1972 at 65 years old in Tucson.

Nikita Zaitsev

Russian ice hockey player.

Born October 29th, 1991 (age 34 years) in Moscow. ^[ref]

Johann Olav Koss

Norwegian speed skater.

Born October 29th, 1968 (age 57 years) in Drammen Municipality.

Desmond Bagley

British writer (1923-1983).

Born October 29th, 1923 in Kendal.

Died April 12th, 1983 at 59 years old in Southampton (stroke).

Champion Jack Dupree

American blues pianist (1910–1992).

Born October 29th, 1909 in New Orleans.

Died January 21st, 1992 at 82 years old in Hanover (cancer).

Henry Green

English novelist (1905-1973).

Born October 29th, 1905 in Forthampton, Tewkesbury.

Died December 13th, 1973 at 68 years old in London.

Wilfred Rhodes

Cricket player of england. (1877-1973).

Born October 29th, 1877 in Kirkheaton.

Died July 8th, 1973 at 95 years old in Poole.

Danielle Mitterrand

Wife of françois mitterrand (1924-2011).

Born October 29th, 1924 in Verdun.

Died November 22nd, 2011 at 87 years old in Paris, 15th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Peter Watkins

English film director (1935-2025).

Born October 29th, 1935 in Norbiton.

Died October 31st, 2025 at 90 years old in Bourganeuf. ^[ref]

Princess Sophie of Romania

Romanian royal.

Born October 29th, 1957 (age 68 years) in Athens, Tatoi Palace.