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December 29th - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on December 29th. If you celebrate your birthday on December 29th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
December 29th 1928
The English comedy actor Bernard Cribbins was born.
December 29th 1936
Actress Mary Tyler Moore was born.
December 29th 1938
The American actor Jon Voight was born. See more famous people who were born on December 29th Some of the famous people who died on this day
December 29th 1967
The American orchestra leader Paul Whiteman died, age 77.
December 29th 1980
The American singer Tim Hardin died, age 39.
December 29th 1992
The American actress Vivienne Segal died, age 95. See more famous people who died on December 29th Some of the famous events that happend on this day
December 29th 1845
Texas becomes the 28th state of the USA.
December 29th 1911
The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra is formed.