Historical Events
Asterix
"Asterix" is first published in the French magazine "Pilote" by Rene Goscinny, illustrated by Albert Uderzo
- 10 nation soccer league to play all games on NY Randalls Is, announced
Famous Birthdays
- Finola Hughes, English actress (Anna-General Hospital, Staying Alive), born in London, England
- Jesse Barfield, American MLB outfielder (Blue Jays, Yankees, 1986 HR leader), born in Joliet, Illinois
- John Magufuli, Tanzanian politician (President of Tanzania (2015-2021), born in Chato, Tanganyika (d. 2021)
Mike Gartner (64 years old)
Canadian NHL right wing (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- Tamar Baruch, Dutch actress (Small Truth, Q & Q), born in Laren, Netherlands
About October 29, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
