Birthdays occurring on January, 29

1737

Thomas Paine was born on January 29, 1737 English born American writer and political pamphleteer, whose 'Common Sense' and 'Crisis' papers were important influences on the American Revolution. 1737-1809 We have it in our power to begin the world over again More quotations from Thomas Paine

1843

William McKinley was born on January 29, 1843 American politician, 25th President of USA (1896-1901). Assasinated at the beginning of his second term (1901) and succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt 1843-1901 War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed More quotations from William McKinley

1860

Anton Chekhov was born on January 29, 1860 Russian playwright and master of the modern short story, 1860-1904 Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice. More quotations from Anton Chekhov

1862

Frederick Delius was born on January 29, 1862 English composer, one of the most distinctive figures in the revival of English music at the end of the 19th century. 1862-1934 Music is an outburst of the soul. More quotations from Frederick Delius

Deaths occurring on January, 29

1962

Fritz Kreisler died on January 29, 1962 Austrian born American violinist and composer. 1875-1962 Genius is an overused word. The world has known only about a half dozen geniuses. I got only fairly near. More quotations from Fritz Kreisler

1963

Robert Frost died on January 29, 1963 American poet, 1874-1963 Tree at my window, window tree,/ My sash is lowered when night comes on;/ But let there never be curtain drawn/ Between you and me. More quotations from Robert Frost

1970

B. H. Liddell Hart died on January 29, 1970 British military historian and strategist, 1895-1970 Guerrillas war is a kind of war waged by the few but dependent on the support of many More quotations from B. H. Liddell Hart