Historical Events Jul 22 Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil Jul 25 North Carolina becomes a royal colony Jul 30 City of Baltimore founded Events in 1729 Famous Deaths Jul 16 Johann David Heinichen, German Baroque composer and music theorist, dies of tuberculosis at 46 Jun 1729 History by Year Aug 1729 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers