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January 29th
337 famous people born on this day
January 29th is the birthday of 337 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include William McKinley, Anton Chekhov, Romain Rolland, Tom Selleck, and Christian VII of Denmark. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (70), Politician (39), and Actor (39).
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Famous People Born on January 29th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share January 29th as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include William McKinley, Anton Chekhov, and Romain Rolland. Of the 337 famous people born on this date, 212 are still living today.
William McKinley
Politician
Born January 29, 1843
HPI: 89.29
Anton Chekhov
Writer
Born January 29, 1860
HPI: 86.67
Romain Rolland
Writer
Born January 29, 1866
HPI: 83.15
Tom Selleck
Actor
Born January 29, 1945
HPI: 78.39
Christian VII of Denmark
Politician
Born January 29, 1749
HPI: 76.27
Emanuel Swedenborg
Philosopher
Born January 29, 1688
HPI: 76.06
Lucius Caesar
Politician
Born Invalid Date
HPI: 76.00
John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Businessperson
Born January 29, 1874
HPI: 74.45
Romário
Soccer Player
Born January 29, 1966
HPI: 73.43
Daniel Auber
Composer
Born January 29, 1782
HPI: 72.91
Edward W. Morley
Chemist
Born January 29, 1838
HPI: 72.77
Linda B. Buck
Biologist
Born January 29, 1947
HPI: 72.70
Antonia Minor
Politician
Born Invalid Date
HPI: 72.31
Johann Reuchlin
Philosopher
Born January 29, 1455
HPI: 71.67
Oprah Winfrey
Presenter
Born January 29, 1954
HPI: 71.65
Friedrich Mohs
Geologist
Born January 29, 1773
HPI: 71.59
Teresa Teng
Singer
Born January 29, 1953
HPI: 71.58
Ernst Lubitsch
Film Director
Born January 29, 1892
HPI: 71.56
Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange
Politician
Born January 29, 1584
HPI: 71.27
Olga Tokarczuk
Writer
Born January 29, 1962
HPI: 70.79
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