29 February in Hindu history
29 February 1896
Morarji Desai born at Bhadeli
The future Prime Minister is born in Valsad district of Gujarat. In 1977 he heads the first government in Delhi not led by the Congress.
29 February 1904
Rukmini Devi Arundale born at Madurai
The dancer who brought Bharatanatyam back to the public stage is born at Madurai. In 1936 she founds Kalakshetra at Adyar.