The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.
January 29 Literary Facts
Romain Rolland is born
Explore: Jean-Christophe
Vicente Blasco Ibañez is born
Explore: Blood and Sand, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Owen Davis is born
Sidney (“Paddy”) Chayefsky is born
Explore: Paddy Chayefsky
Edward Abbey is born
Explore: The Monkey Wrench Gang, Desert Solitaire, Edward Abbey, What are some recurring themes in Edward Abbey's works?
H. L. Mencken dies
Explore: The American Language, H. L. Mencken, H.L. Mencken's portrayal and implications about Southerners in "Sahara of the Bozart."
H. E. Bates dies
Explore: The Daffodil Sky, Love for Lydia, H. E. Bates, In "Never" by H. E. Bates, does Nellie reach her intended destination?