Famous Birthdays
- (Sadenia) "Eddi" Reader, Scottish singer-songwriter (Fairground Attraction - "Find My Love"), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Akkineni Nagarjuna, Indian Telugu actor and producer (Ninne Pelladata), born in Madras, India
- Chris Hadfield, Canadian astronaut (STS 74, sk: 99), born in Sarnia, Ontario
- Ernesto Rodrigues, Portuguese violinist and composer, born in Lisbon, Portugal
- Rebecca De Mornay, American actress (Hand that Rocks Cradle), born in Santa Rosa, California
- Timothy Perry Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics and member of the Kennedy Family, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Tony Johnson, New Zealand rugby commentator and presenter (Newstalk ZB; TV3; SKY Television), born in Picton, New Zealand
About August 29, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
