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

1872

Horace Greeley died on November 29, 1872 American newspaper editor who is known especially for his articulation of the North's vigorous antislavery sentiments during the 1850s. 1811-1872 Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character. More quotations from Horace Greeley

1980

Dorothy Day died on November 29, 1980 American reformer, journalist and founder of the Catholic Worker. 1897-1980 I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and that it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions More quotations from Dorothy Day