October 29 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on October 29 (10-29) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on October 29 (8)

  • A. J. Ayer (Born: 1910-10-29) — Influential English philosopher known for logical positivism and emotivism.
  • Dominick Dunne (Born: 1925-10-29) — American writer and investigative journalist known for works on wealth and high society.
  • Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Born: 1938-10-29) — Pioneering Liberian politician and the first elected female head of state in Africa.
  • Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba (Born: 1507-10-29) — Spanish military leader, statesman, and diplomat, famed for his role in the Eighty Years' War.
  • Hongwu Emperor (Born: 1328-10-29) — Founder of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor of China (1368–1398)
  • Joseph Goebbels (Born: 1897-10-29) — Nazi propaganda minister known for his oratory skills and role in the Holocaust.
  • Louis B. Mayer (Died: 1957-10-29) — Pioneering film producer and co-founder of the prestigious Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studio.
  • Maria Sten (Born: 1989-10-29) — Danish actress, writer, and director known for her roles in international productions.