Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Dole, American attorney and politician (Senator (R) North Carolina 2003-9, Secretary of Transportation (1983-87), born in Salisbury, North Carolina
- Jean-Charles Capon, French jazz cellist and composer (Confluence; Baroque Jazz Trio), born in Vichy, Allier, France (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Frank Gavan Duffy, Australian barrister and judge (High Court of Australia, 1913-35, and Chief Justice of Australia, 1931-35), dies at 84
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About July 29, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
