Famous Birthdays
- Derek Bailey, British avant-garde jazz guitar virtuoso, born in Sheffield, England (d. 2005)
- John Junkin, British actor and scriptwriter (A Hard Day's Night), born in Ealing, Middlesex (d. 2006)
About January 29, 1930
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius