Birthdays occurring on August, 29

1936

John McCain was born on August 29, 1936 American politician and senator from Arizona since 1987. b.1936 Our political differences, now matter how sharply they are debated, are really quite narrow in comparison to the remarkably durable national consensus on our founding convictions. More quotations from John McCain

1939

William Friedkin was born on August 29, 1939 American film director, producer and writer best known for directing The Exorcist and The French Connection in the early 1970s. b.1939 Style is something that's extremely important, but it must grow naturally out of who and what you are and what the material calls for. It cannot be superimposed. More quotations from William Friedkin

1946

Bob Beamon was born on August 29, 1946 American track and field athlete, best known for his long-standing world record in the long jump, 8.90 metres (29 feet 2.5 inches). b.1946 Whatever you do, don't do it halfway. More quotations from Bob Beamon

Deaths occurring on August, 29

1625

John Fletcher died on August 29, 1625 English Jacobean dramatist. 1579-1625 He never is alone that is accompanied with noble thoughts. More quotations from John Fletcher

1877

Brigham Young died on August 29, 1877 American religious leader, 2nd president of the Mormon church, and colonizer who significantly influenced the development of the American West. 1801-1877 There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source. More quotations from Brigham Young

1960

Vicki Baum died on August 29, 1960 Austrian born American novelist. 1888-1960 To be a Jew is a destiny More quotations from Vicki Baum

1982

Ingrid Bergman died on August 29, 1982 Swedish born American film and stage actress, 1915-1982 Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get More quotations from Ingrid Bergman