May 29 in History
May 29 is the birthday of Gukesh Dommaraju (2006) and the anniversary of the death of Bernard Kerik (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for May 29, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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Charles, Prince of Viana was born in 1421, while Jimeno Garcés of Pamplona died in 931.

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Famous people born on May 29
Famous people who died on May 29
2025
Bernard Kerik (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American police officer and political consultant (1955–2025)

2024
Bob Rogers (DJ) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian disc jockey and radio broadcaster (1926–2024)








2017
Konstantinos Mitsotakis (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Prime Minister of Greece from 1990 to 1993





2014
William M. Roth (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American shipping executive and special ambassador for trade



2013
Henry Morgentaler (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian physician and abortion rights advocate (1923–2013)




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Editor's picks
Born on May 29
- 1421 — Charles, Prince of Viana (died 1461)
- 1443 — Victor, Duke of Münsterberg, Reichsgraf, Duke of Münsterberg and Opava, Count of Glatz (died 1500)
- 1504 — Antun Vrančić, Croatian archbishop (died 1573)
Died on May 29
- 931 — Jimeno Garcés of Pamplona
- 1040 — Renauld I, Count of Nevers
- 1259 — Christopher I of Denmark (born 1219)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for May 29
Quick answers
Who was born on May 29? Gukesh Dommaraju (2006), Paul Skenes (2002), Puka Nacua (2001).
Who died on May 29? Bernard Kerik (2025), Bob Rogers (DJ) (2024), Ronnie Hawkins (2022).
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