Famous Birthdays
- Ann Jillian, American actress (Mr Mom, Jennifer Slept Here), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Jody Scheckter, South African auto racer (World F1 Champion 1979), born in East London, South Africa
- Max Carl [Gronenthal], American rock singer and musician (Grand Funk Railroad, 2000-present; 38 Special, 1987-92), born in Platte Center, Nebraska
Famous Deaths
- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait (b. 1885)
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About January 29, 1950
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
