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November 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 November 29th. If you celebrate your birthday on November 29th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
November 29th 1770
The composer Peter Hansel was born.
November 29th 1816
The composer Carl Binder was born.
November 29th 1891
The composer Richard Frank Donovan was born. See more famous people who were born on November 29th Some of the famous people who died on this day
November 29th 1924
The Italian composer Giacomo Puccini died, age 65.
November 29th 1978
The composer Alan Richardson died, age 74.
November 29th 1986
The actor Cary Grant died, age 82. See more famous people who died on November 29th Some of the famous events that happend on this day
November 29th 1907
Florence Nightingale became the first woman to receive the Order of Merit. She is best known for improving medical standards for British soldiers during the Crimean War.
November 29th 1951
Sir Winston Churchill was re-elected as the British premier.
November 29th 1963
The Beatles release the song "I Want to Hold Your Hand".