Birthdays occurring on November, 29

1627

John Ray was born on November 29, 1627 English naturalist and botanist, 1627-1705 Beauty is power; a smile is its sword. More quotations from John Ray

1799

Amos Bronson Alcott was born on November 29, 1799 American reformer, philosopher and teacher, 1799-1888 To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant. More quotations from Amos Bronson Alcott

1811

Wendell Phillips was born on November 29, 1811 American abolitionist and orator whose eloquence helped fire the antislavery cause during the period leading up to the American Civil War. 1811-1884 Insurrection of thought always precedes insurrection of arms. More quotations from Wendell Phillips

1832

Louisa May Alcott was born on November 29, 1832 American author known for her children's books, especially the classic Little Women. 1832-1888 Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know. More quotations from Louisa May Alcott

Deaths occurring on November, 29

1981

Natalie Wood died on November 29, 1981 American film actress 1938-1981 The only time a woman can really succeed in changing a man is when he is a baby More quotations from Natalie Wood

1986

Cary Grant died on November 29, 1986 American actor, 1904-1986 Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops. More quotations from Cary Grant

1997

Coleman Young died on November 29, 1997 American politician 1918-1997 Courage is one step ahead of fear. More quotations from Coleman Young