Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Heather Graham, American actress (Drugstore Cowboy, Diggstown), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Jörg Hoffmann, German swimmer, born in Schwedt an der Oder, Germany
- Paul Ryan, American politician (R-Wisconsin) & Speaker of the House (2015-2018), born in Janesville, Wisconsin
- Scott Davis, American football guard (Atlanta Falcons), born in Glenwood, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- B. H. Liddell Hart, English military historian and publicist (The Rommel Papers), dies at 74
1970 Highlights
About January 29, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
