July 29

July 29

Born on This Day

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  Tim Gunn

  Animal Rights Activist, Television Personality / 1953 -

  Tim Gunn is an American fashion and television personality best known for his fashion mentor role on the TV reality show Project Runway. Gunn’s signature catchphrase, “Make it work,” made him a fan favorite.

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  Tim Gunn

  Born: July 29, 1953
  Age: 59 years old
  Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
  Occupation: Animal Rights Activist, ...
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  Ken Burns

  Director, Producer / 1953 -

  American filmmaker Ken Burns makes documentary films. Many of them have aired on PBS such as The Civil War, Baseball and Jazz.

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  Ken Burns

  1953 | 59 years old
  Director, Producer

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  • Famous People Named Peter

  Peter Jennings

  News Anchor, Journalist / 1938 - 2005

  A respected television journalist, Peter Jennings served as ABC's nightly news anchor from 1983 to 2005.

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  Peter Jennings

  1938 | 67 years old
  News Anchor, Journalist

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  • Famous Singers

  Martina McBride

  Singer / 1966 -

  Country singer Martina McBride got her start opening for Garth Brooks in the 1990s and quickly became one of the most successful female country singers of all time.
  

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  Martina McBride

  Born: July 29, 1966
  Age: 46 years old
  Birthplace: Sharon, Kansas, United States
  Occupation: Singer
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  • Famous People Named Diane

  Diana Vreeland

  Journalist / 1903 - 1989

  As a fashion journaist who worked for Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, Diana Vreeland was an influential figure in American fashion during the 20th century.

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  Diana Vreeland

  1903 | 86 years old
  Journalist

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  Benito Mussolini

  Dictator / 1883 - 1945

  Benito Mussolini created the Fascist Party in Italy in 1919, eventually making himself dictator prior to World War II. He was killed in 1945.

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  Benito Mussolini

  1883 | 61 years old
  Dictator

July 29

Died on This Day

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  • Famous Painters

  Vincent van Gogh

  Painter / 1853 - 1890

  Vincent van Gogh is considered the greatest Dutch painter after Rembrandt, although he remained poor and virtually unknown throughout his life.

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  Vincent van Gogh

  Died: July 29, 1890
  Age: 37 years old
  Place: Auvers-sur-Oise , France
  Occupation: Painter
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  • Famous People Named Robert

  Robert Moses

  1888 - 1981

  Robert Moses was one of the most polarizing figures in urban planning. He is best known shaping the America's modern cities, particularly New York.
  

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  Robert Moses

  1981 | 92 years old
  

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  Tom Snyder

  Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host, News Anchor / 1936 - 2007

  Tom Snyder co-anchored the first noon news show in the country. He was the host of the NBC interview show Tomorrow and The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder.

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  Tom Snyder

  2007 | 71 years old
  Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host, ...

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  • The Mamas and The Papas
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  Mama Cass

  Singer / 1941 - 1974

  Cass "Mama Cass" Elliot was known for her heavyset figure, and was one of four members of the late 1960s pop sensation The Mamas and the Papas.

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  Mama Cass

  Died: July 29, 1974
  Age: 32 years old
  Place: London , England
  Occupation: Singer
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  • Best Actor Oscar Winners

  David Niven

  Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1909 - 1983

  David Niven was an actor of stage and the big screen who epitomized dapper charm in films like The Pink Panther.

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  David Niven

  1983 | 74 years old
  Film Actor, Theater Actor

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  Pancho Villa

  Military Leader / 1878 - 1923

  Pancho Villa was a top military leader of the Mexican Revolution whose exploits were regularly filmed by a Hollywood company.

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  Pancho Villa

  1923 | 45 years old
  Military Leader