Born:
Johnny Ace, born in Memphis, Tennessee, born John Marshall Alexander, Jr., singer, member of the B.B. King band, signed to Duke Records, toured with Willa Mae "Big Mama" Thornton
More Notable Birthdays on June 29:
1972 - Samantha Smith, born in Houlton, Missouri, actress, Elizabeth-Lime Street
1944 - Gary Busey, born in Goose Creek, Texas, actor, Buddy Holly Story, Star in Born
1941 - Stokely Carmichael, American Activist
1920 - Ray Harryhausen, movie special effect artist, Clash of Titans
1901 - Nelson Eddy, born in Providence, Rhode Island, baritone, Duets with Jeanette MacDonald
