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29 Jul, 2025's History

The study of the past is known as history. Historical events are the foundation of human civilization. These events are crucial for competitive exams and everyday life, especially in the academic world.
See below for more information about similar events that occurred today on July 29, throughout India and around the world.

29 July History

Some days/dates are observed by various groups or a community, country, national, or international organisations in commemoration of a specific person, event, or acknowledgment. Let us look at the Important days in 29 July.

International Tiger Day

Famous People's Birthday on 29 July Birth Anniversary

Birthdays of notable people and popular celebrities who have set an example of living an inspiring life in front of society, country. Learn about famous personalities born on 29 July.

1959 - Sanjay Dutt Birthday

Sanjay Balraj Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema.

1953 - Anup Jalota Birthday

Anup Jalota, (born 29 July 1953) is an Indian singer, musician and actor, best known for his contributions to the Bhajan genre of Indian Music.

1950 - Dr. C. P. Joshi Birthday

Dr. C. P. Joshi (born 29 July 1950) is an Indian politician born in Nathdwara Rajasthan, member of the Indian National Congress.

1931 - C. Narayana Reddy Jayanti

C. Narayana Reddy, noted Telugu poet and Jnanpith awardee, was born.

1922 - Babasaheb Purandare Jayanti

Balwant Moreshwar Purandare (29 July 1922 - 15 November 2021) was an Indian writer of books and plays from Maharashtra.

1905 - Dag Hammarskjöld Jayanti

Dag Hammarskjöld (29 July 1905 - 18 September 1961), second Secretary-General of the United Nations, was born.

1904 - J.R.D. Tata Jayanti

Among the industrial personalities who laid the foundation of modern India, J.R.D. Tata's name is paramount.

Death Anniversaries on 29 July

Some people become famous because of their good work even after death. Today, on 29 July, on the death anniversary of those people, let us know about them so that they always remain present in our memories.
A list of Death Anniversaries of Famous People on 29 July:

2017 - Snehamayi Chowdhary Punyatithi

Renowned Hindi poetess Snehamayi Chowdhary (9 May 1935 – 29 July 2017) passed away.

2009 - Gayatri Devi

Queen of Jaipur Maharani Gayatri Devi passed away.

2003 - Johnny Walker Punyatithi

Johnny Walker, a well-known comedian of India, passed away.

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1996 - Aruna Asaf Ali Punyatithi

Aruna Asaf Ali (16 July 1909 - 29 July 1996), one of the prominent women who contributed to the 'Indian Freedom Struggle' passed away.

1891 - Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Punyatithi

Eminent social reformer, educationist and freedom fighter Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar passed away.

Events At A Glance

Today's day - Diwas	International Tiger Day
Movies World - Entertainment	Johnny Walker Punyatithi
Literary Field	Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Punyatithi
National Movement & Armed Forces	Aruna Asaf Ali Punyatithi

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"History" is not just a collection of dates and events; it is the heartbeat of time that brings the echoes of the past alive in the present. It is a chain of stories that resonate with tales of kings, commoners, wars, love, sacrifices, and knowledge. History tells us where we come from, what we have learned, and where we can go.

It is a wonderful medium to peek into the alleys of the past, which not only brings forth the wisdom and struggles of our ancestors but also guides our present and future.
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