Historical Events
- Eastern Blvd in the Bronx, NYC, renamed Bruckner Boulevard, in honor of former Bronx Borough President and US Congressman, Henry Bruckner
Famous Birthdays
- Les Josephson, American football running back (NFL Pro Bowl 1967; Los Angeles Rams), born in Minneota, Minnesota (d. 2020)
- Sharon Gans, American stage and screen actress (Slaughterhouse-Five; Artists and Orphans: A True Drama), and playwright, born in The Bronx, NYC (d. 2021)
- Tony Sirico, American actor (The Sopranos - "Paulie Walnuts"; Cop Land; Family Guy), born in New York City (d. 2022)
About July 29, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
