What Happened on July 29, 2007

Historical Events

  • 94th Tour de France won by Alberto Contador of Spain

Senior Open Championship

British Senior Open Men's Golf, Muirfield: Tom Watson wins his 3rd Open Senior title by 1 shot from Mark O'Meara and Stewart Ginn

Famous Deaths

  • Art Davis, American bassist (A Time Remembered), dies of a heart attack at 72
  • Jim David, American NFL defensive back (Pro Bowl 1954-59; NFL Champion 1952-53, 57; Detroit Lions), dies at 79
  • Marvin Zindler, American television reporter (b. 1921)
  • Michel Serrault, French actor (Nelly & Monsieur Arnaud, La Cage aux Folles), dies at 79
  • Mike Reid, English comedian and actor (b. 1940)

Tom Snyder (1936-2007)

American television and radio interviewer (Tomorrow, 1973-82; The Late Late Show, 1995-99), and news anchor (NBC Weekend News; WABC), dies of complications from leukemia at 71


Died in 2007 2007 Highlights

About July 29, 2007

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
  • UK #1 Song: The Way I Are - Timbaland Ft. Doe & Keri Hilson