July 29

Events


 * 1914 - The transcontinental telephone service began
 * 1945 – The BBC Light Programme radio station is launched for mainstream light entertainment and music.

Births


 * 1887 – Sigmund Romberg, Hungarian-born composer (d. 1951)
 * 1900 – Don Redman, American musician (d. 1964)
 * 1916 – Charlie Christian, American jazz guitarist (d. 1942)
 * 1925 – Mikis Theodorakis, Greek composer
 * 1946 – Neal Doughty, American musician (REO Speedwagon)
 * 1953 – Geddy Lee, Canadian bassist and singer (Rush)
 * 1953 – Patti Scialfa, American singer, guitarist and songwriter
 * 1957 – Alessandra Marc, American operatic soprano
 * 1959 – John Sykes, British guitarist (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Tygers of Pan Tang)
 * 1966 – Martina McBride, American singer
 * 1968 – Paavo Lotjonen, Finnish Cellist (Apocalyptica)
 * 1971 – Lisa Ekdahl, Swedish singer songwriter
 * 1973 – Wanya Morris, American singer (Boyz II Men)
 * 1974 – Afroman, American rapper