May 29 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on May 29 (12)

• Annette Bening (Born: 1958-05-29) — Versatile American actress celebrated for her dynamic stage and screen performances.
• Baháʼu'lláh (Died: 1892-05-29) — Founder of the Baháʼí Faith, whose teachings emphasize unity and world governance.
• Barry Goldwater (Died: 1998-05-29) — Conservative American politician and Senator who championed limited government and the modern Republican realignment.
• Bob Hope (Born: 1903-05-29) — Iconic comedian and entertainer whose career spanned vaudeville, film, and global USO tours.
• Charles II of England (Born: 1630-05-29) — King of England from 1660 to 1685, navigating religious turmoil and political intrigue.
• Erich Honecker (Died: 1994-05-29) — Communist leader of East Germany (GDR), serving from 1971 until 1989.
• Humphry Davy (Died: 1829-05-29) — Pioneering chemist who established electrochemistry and isolated key elements.
• John F. Kennedy (Born: 1917-05-29) — 35th U.S. President who led the nation through the height of the Cold War era.
• Mary Pickford (Died: 1979-05-29) — Pioneering actress and producer, known as the "Queen of the Movies".
• Riley Keough (Born: 1989-05-29) — American actress known for roles in 'American Honey' and 'Daisy Jones & the Six'.
• Soong Ching-ling (Died: 1981-05-29) — Pivotal Chinese politician, wife of Sun Yat-sen, and 'Mother of Modern China'
• Tenzing Norgay (Born: 1914-05-29) — Iconic Sherpa mountaineer, first to summit Everest with Hillary in 1953.