June 29 in History
June 29 is the birthday of Casey Phair (2007) and the anniversary of the death of Sandy Gall (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for June 29, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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Petronilla of Aragon was born in 1136, while Cao Pi, Chinese emperor died in 226.

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Famous people born on June 29
Famous people who died on June 29



2022
Hershel W. Williams (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1923–2022)












2013
Margherita Hack (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Italian astrophysicist and science writer (1922–2013)


2009
Joe Bowman (marksman) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American bootmaker and marksman (1925–2009)
2007
Fred Saberhagen (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American science fiction and fantasy writer (1930–2007)




2006
Randy Walker (American football coach) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American football player (1954–2006)



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Editor's picks
Born on June 29
- 1136 — Petronilla of Aragon (died 1173)
- 1326 — Murad I, Ottoman Sultan (died 1389)
- 1398 — John II of Aragon and Navarre (died 1479)
Died on June 29
- 226 — Cao Pi, Chinese emperor (born 187)
- 884 — Yang Shili, general of the Tang Dynasty
- 976 — Gero, archbishop of Cologne
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 29
Quick answers
Who was born on June 29? Casey Phair (2007), Sam Lavagnino (2006), Jude Bellingham (2003).
Who died on June 29? Sandy Gall (2025), Alan Arkin (2023), Hershel W. Williams (2022).
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