What happened on 29 June 1917?

Discover what happened on 29 June 1917 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Ludwig Felix Brandts Buys (Dutch conductor and composer)
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin (French botanist (1872-1917))
  • Serge Basset (French journalist (1865–1917))
  • Frederick Winchcombe (Australian politician)
  • Richard Arden-Davis (English cricketer (1855-1917))
  • William DeWitt Hyde (American writer (1858-1917))
  • Alfred Ulmer
  • Bento do Portão
  • Wilhelm Björkgren
  • Donald Graeme MacLaren (British painter (1886-1917))
  • Arthur Wansleben (German painter)
  • Fred Watson (Scottish footballer (1888-1917))
  • Sir Anthony Arthur Weldon, 6th Bt. (British noble (1863-1917))
  • Reginald Heber Marion Durand ((1892-1917))
  • Nathaniel Niles
  • René Cottignies
  • Eugenie Verhoye