Yahya Sinwar

Palestinian politician and hamas leader (1962–2024).

Born October 29th, 1962 in Khan Yunis Camp. ^[ref]

Died October 16th, 2024 at 61 years old in Tel al-Sultan refugee camp (gunshot wound). ^[ref]

Edwin van der Sar

Dutch association football player.

Born October 29th, 1970 (age 55 years) in Teylingen, Voorhout.

Andy Dalton

American football player (born 1987).

Born October 29th, 1987 (age 38 years) in Katy.

Lee Child

British thriller writer.

Born October 29th, 1954 (age 71 years) in Coventry. ^[ref]

Janet Montgomery

British actress.

Born October 29th, 1985 (age 40 years) in Bournemouth.

Miguel Cotto

Puerto rican boxer.

Born October 29th, 1980 (age 45 years) in Caguas.

Ahmed al-Sharaa

Syrian politician and former rebel commander, president of syria since 2025.

Born October 29th, 1982 (age 43 years) in Riyadh. ^[ref]

Antonio Luna

Philippine researcher, reformist, military general and statesman (1866–1899).

Born October 29th, 1866 in San Nicolas.

Died June 5th, 1899 at 32 years old in Cabanatuan.

Franz von Papen

German general staff officer, politician, diplomat, nobleman and chancellor of germany (1879–1969).

Born October 29th, 1879 in Werl.

Died May 2nd, 1969 at 89 years old in Sasbach.

Ralph Bakshi

American animator and filmmaker.

Born October 29th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Haifa.