1938⚡ Event
Essential Commodities Reserves Act
The Essential Commodities Reserves Act, allowing the British government to build up reserves in anticipation of war, received royal assent.
politicslawwar
What Happened on July 29?
Browse 13 historical entries recorded for July 29 — 3 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on July 29(3)
1954⚡ Event
Publication of The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, was published.
literatureentertainment
1981⚡ Event
Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
An estimated 750 million people worldwide watched the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral in London.
entertainment
Birthdays on July 29(5)
1993🎂 Birth
Nicole Melichar
Nicole Melichar is an American professional tennis player.
sports
1994🎂 Birth
Liam O'Brien
Liam O'Brien is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
sports
1998🎂 Birth
Mirjam Björklund
Mirjam Björklund, Swedish tennis player, was born.
sports
1998🎂 Birth
Clayton Keller
Clayton Keller is an American professional ice hockey player.
sports
2003🎂 Birth
Johnny Brackins
Johnny Brackins, American long jumper and hurdler, was born.
sports
Deaths on July 29(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Antony Holland
Antony Holland was an English-Canadian actor, director, and playwright.
entertainmentarts
2015🕊️ Death
Peter O'Sullevan
Peter O'Sullevan was an Anglo-Irish sportscaster.
sportsentertainment
2018🕊️ Death
Oliver Dragojević
Oliver Dragojević was a Croatian recording artist.
musicentertainment
2018🕊️ Death
Nikolai Volkoff
Nikolai Volkoff was a Yugoslav-born American professional wrestler.
sportsentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Alon Abutbul
Alon Abutbul was an Israeli film, television, and theater actor.
entertainment
July 29 in History
July 29 is home to 13 recorded historical entries in our collection: 3 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on July 29
Examples currently recorded for July 29 include Essential Commodities Reserves Act (1938), Publication of The Fellowship of the Ring (1954), Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (1981). View all events →
Birthdays on July 29
People recorded as born on July 29 include Nicole Melichar, Liam O'Brien, Mirjam Björklund. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 29
Remembered figures who died on July 29 include Antony Holland, Peter O'Sullevan, Oliver Dragojević. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 29?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 13 entries for July 29: 3 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 29?
- One event currently recorded for July 29 is: Essential Commodities Reserves Act.
- Who was born on July 29?
- People recorded as born on July 29 include Nicole Melichar, Liam O'Brien, Mirjam Björklund.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 29?
- The current DayFacts collection records 3 historical events for July 29.
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