Famous people born on April 29 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is April 29, you share it with Duke Ellington, Willie Nelson, Jerry Seinfeld — and you were born under Taurus, the sign of the steady, loyal, and a lover of life’s comforts.
Birthday basics for April 29
Taurus ♉
Zodiac sign
Diamond
Birthstone
Daisy
Birth flower
119th
Day of the year
April 29 is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years), with 246 days still to come.
Famous people born on April 29
Duke Ellington — American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader (born 1899).
Willie Nelson — American country music legend (born 1933).
Jerry Seinfeld — American comedian and star of Seinfeld (born 1954).
Also sharing the day:
William Randolph Hearst (b. 1863) — newspaper magnate who built America's largest media empire.
Michelle Pfeiffer (b. 1958) — American actress acclaimed for Scarface and Batman Returns.
Andre Agassi (b. 1970) — American tennis star who won eight Grand Slam singles titles.
April 29 in history
1852 — The first edition of Roget's Thesaurus was published.
1913 — Gideon Sundback received a U.S. patent for his 'hookless fastener' — the modern zipper.
2011 — Prince William and Kate Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey as millions watched worldwide.
1961 — ABC's Wide World of Sports debuted, beginning a 36-year run on American television.
1986 — Roger Clemens became the first major league pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game.
1997 — The Chemical Weapons Convention, banning an entire class of weapons, entered into force worldwide.
April 29 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is April 29?
Anyone born on April 29 is a Taurus — steady, loyal, and a lover of life’s comforts.
What is the birthstone for April 29?
The birthstone for a April 29 birthday is Diamond, and the birth flower is the Daisy.
Who is the most famous person born on April 29?
Duke Ellington is among the best known — American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader (born 1899).
What happened on April 29?
In 1852, The first edition of Roget's Thesaurus was published.
What day of the year is April 29?
April 29 is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years), with 246 days still to come.
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