Birthdays occurring on October, 29

1740

James Boswell was born on October 29, 1740 Scottish biographer, 1740-1795 A companion loves some agreeable qualities which a man may possess, but a friend loves the man himself More quotations from James Boswell

1837

Abraham Kuyper was born on October 29, 1837 Dutch theologian, statesman, journalist and prime minister of The Netherlands (1901-05). 1837-1920 In the total expanse of human life there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, who alone is sovereign,does not declare,'That is mine!' More quotations from Abraham Kuyper

1875

Queen Marie of Romania was born on October 29, 1875 British born Romanian queen of Romania (1922-38). 1875-1938 In much knowledge there is also much grief More quotations from Queen Marie of Romania

1882

Jean Giraudoux was born on October 29, 1882 French novelist, essayist and playwright, 1882-1944 Those who weep recover more quickly than those who smile. More quotations from Jean Giraudoux

Deaths occurring on October, 29

1618

Walter Raleigh, Sr. died on October 29, 1618 English adventurer and writer, 1554?-1618 Love is a durable fire in the mind ever burning; never sick, never old, never dead from itself never turning. More quotations from Walter Raleigh, Sr.

1911

Joseph Pulitzer died on October 29, 1911 Hungarian born American newspaper editor and publisher. In his time he was one of the most powerful journalists in the United States. 1847-1911 Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light. More quotations from Joseph Pulitzer

1949

Gurdjieff died on October 29, 1949 (1873-1949) A man will renounce any pleasures you like but he will not give up his suffering. More quotations from Gurdjieff