Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchange for leaving
Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchange for leaving
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A complete timeline of historical events, famous births, notable deaths, and holidays that occurred on March 29 throughout history.
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Historical Events on March 29
Venice compels Jews to live in a specific area, establishing the first Jewish ghetto, in the city's the Cannaregio distr
Venice compels Jews to live in a specific area, establishing the first Jewish ghetto, in the city's the Cannaregio district.
The city of Salvador da Bahia, the first capital of Brazil, is founded
Salvador], formerly known as Cidade do São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, literally "City of the Holy Savior of the Bay of All the Saints") is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the…
Edmund Barton is elected Prime Minister in Australia's first federal election
Sir Edmund "Toby" Barton (18 January 1849 – 7 January 1920) was an Australian politician, barrister and jurist who served as the first prime minister of Australia from 1901 to 1903.
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, storm-bound in a tent near the South Pole, makes the last entry in his diary "the end canno
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, storm-bound in a tent near the South Pole, makes the last entry in his diary "the end cannot be far"
After a four-and-a-half-year trial, Nelson Mandela is acquitted of treason in Pretoria
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Chinese farmers discover the Terracotta Army near Xi'an, 8,000 clay warrior statues buried to guard the tomb of China's
Chinese farmers discover the Terracotta Army near Xi'an, 8,000 clay warrior statues buried to guard the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang
Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 10,000 for the first time ever
Dow 36,000: The New Strategy for Profiting From the Coming Rise in the Stock Market is a book published in September 1999 by conservative syndicated columnist James K.
In a major victory for Ukraine, Russia announces it is withdrawing its badly mauled forces from around Ukraine's capital
In a major victory for Ukraine, Russia announces it is withdrawing its badly mauled forces from around Ukraine's capital, Kyiv
Some Like It Hot, an American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Le
Some Like It Hot, an American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, premieres at Loew's Capitol Theatre in NYC
Ludwig van Beethoven (24) has his debut performance as a pianist at the Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria
Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist.
NFL coach Jimmy Johnson quits the Dallas Cowboys
NFL coach Jimmy Johnson quits the Dallas Cowboys
Writer Mary Wollstonecraft marries philosopher and journalist William Godwin
Mary Wollstonecraft (also UK: ; 27 April 1759 – 10 September 1797) was an English writer and philosopher best known for her advocacy of women's rights.
John Tyler (23) later 10th US President, marries 1st wife Letitia Christian Tyler (22)
John Tyler (23) later 10th US President, marries 1st wife Letitia Christian Tyler (22)
Willie Park Sr. marries Susanna Law in Inveresk, Scotland
Willie Park Sr. marries Susanna Law in Inveresk, Scotland
King Gundobar of Burgundy delegates royal power
King Gundobar of Burgundy delegates royal power
Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed, returns Quebec to French control after the English seized it in 1629
Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed, returns Quebec to French control after the English seized it in 1629
First permanent white settlement in Delaware, Fort Christina (now Wilmington), is founded by Swedish Lutherans
First permanent white settlement in Delaware, Fort Christina (now Wilmington), is founded by Swedish Lutherans
Republic of Switzerland forms
The Helvetic Republic (République helvétique (French); Helvetische Republik (German); Repubblica Elvetica (Italian)) was a sister republic of France that existed between 1798 and 1803, during the...
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to ma
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to masters until they are 25 if female and 28 if male
Thousands of white people are massacred in Haiti
Thousands of white people are massacred in Haiti
Construction is authorized of the Great National Pike, better known as the Cumberland Road, becoming the first United St
Construction is authorized of the Great National Pike, better known as the Cumberland Road, becoming the first United States federal highway
20,000 people attend Ludwig von Beethoven's burial in Vienna, Austria
20,000 people attend Ludwig von Beethoven's burial in Vienna, Austria
Bosniaks rebel against the Ottoman Empire in the Great Bosnian uprising
Bosniaks rebel against the Ottoman Empire in the Great Bosnian uprising
12,000 US troops capture Vera Cruz, Mexico
12,000 US troops capture Vera Cruz, Mexico
Great Britain formally annexs Punjab after defeat of Sikhs in India
Great Britain formally annexs Punjab after defeat of Sikhs in India
SS Royal Adelaide sinks in storm; 200 die
SS Royal Adelaide sinks in storm; 200 die
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
Great Britain gives the Ionian Islands back to Greece
George I was King of Greece from 30 March 1863 until his assassination on 18 March 1913. Originally a Danish prince, George was born in Copenhagen, and seemed destined for a career in the Royal...
-Apr 9th], Appomattox campaign, Virginia, 7582 killed
-Apr 9th], Appomattox campaign, Virginia, 7582 killed
British North America Act (Canadian constitution) is given Royal Assent
The Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1867 (French: Proclamation de la Loi constitutionnelle de 1867) was a royal proclamation issued by Queen Victoria on the advice of the British government,...
Knights of Columbus chartered for Catholic men
The Knights of Columbus (KOC) is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney. Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men. It is led by Patrick E.
Japan adopts Gold Standard
A gold standard is a monetary system in which the standard economic unit of account is based on a fixed quantity of gold.
Bavaria & Vatican reach accord
Bavaria & Vatican reach accord
Henry Segrave races his Sunbeam to a record 203.79 mph at Daytona
Henry Segrave races his Sunbeam to a record 203.79 mph at Daytona
Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)
Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)
Stanley Cup Final, Madison Square Garden: Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers, 2-1 for a 2-0 series sweep; Boston's firs
Stanley Cup Final, Madison Square Garden: Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers, 2-1 for a 2-0 series sweep; Boston's first Championship
Heinrich Brüning is appointed German Chancellor
Heinrich Aloysius Maria Elisabeth Brüning was a German Centre Party politician and academic, who served as the chancellor of Germany during the Weimar Republic from 1930 to 1932. A political...
Bank of Travail in Belgium, socialist workers' movement bankrupt
Bank of Travail in Belgium, socialist workers' movement bankrupt
10,000 watch the 200-inch mirror blank passing through Indianapolis
10,000 watch the 200-inch mirror blank passing through Indianapolis
Bombing of Lübeck in World War II was the first major success for the RAF Bomber Command against Germany and a German ci
Bombing of Lübeck in World War II was the first major success for the RAF Bomber Command against Germany and a German city
Meat (784 gram/week, 2 kilogram for GI's), butter & cheese rationed in US during WW II
Meat (784 gram/week, 2 kilogram for GI's), butter & cheese rationed in US during WW II
1st Test Cricket between Australia & NZ
1st Test Cricket between Australia & NZ
Drachtster Boys soccer team forms in Drachten, Netherland
Drachtster Boys soccer team forms in Drachten, Netherland
Turkey recognizes Israel
As of January 2026, the State of Israel is recognized as a sovereign state by 166 of the other 192 member states of the United Nations, or approximately 86% of all UN members.
Linguist Yuri Knorosov defends his master's thesis in Moscow, expanding on his new phonetic method to decipher the Mayan
Linguist Yuri Knorosov defends his master's thesis in Moscow, expanding on his new phonetic method to decipher the Mayan script (first announced in article Soviet Ethnology 1952) [1]
23rd Amendment to the US Constitution ratified, allowing Washington, D.C. residents to vote in presidential elections
The Twenty-third Amendment (Amendment XXIII) to the United States Constitution extends the right to participate in presidential elections to the District of Columbia.
Argentine President Arturo Frondizi flees from the army
Arturo Frondizi Ércoli (Paso de los Libres, October 28, 1908 – Buenos Aires, April 18, 1995) was an Argentine lawyer, journalist, teacher, statesman, and politician.
Final episode of soap opera "Young Doctor Malone"
Final episode of soap opera "Young Doctor Malone"
WCMU TV channel 14 in Mt. Pleasant, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
WCMU TV channel 14 in Mt. Pleasant, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
Students seize building at Bowie (Maryland) State College
Students seize building at Bowie (Maryland) State College
Communist New People's Army founded in the Philippines
The New People's Army is the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).
1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My Lai (Vietnam) massacre
1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My Lai (Vietnam) massacre
"Lady Marmalade" by Labelle reaches #1 on US singles chart
"Lady Marmalade" by Labelle reaches #1 on US singles chart
Andrew Hilditch given out handled the ball v Pakistan at WACA
Handled the ball was formerly one of the methods of dismissing a batter in the sport of cricket, but was integrated into the Law on obstructing the field when the Laws of Cricket were rewritten in...
NFL Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis
The Baltimore Colts were a professional American football team based in Baltimore, United States from 1953 to 1983, when its owner Robert Irsay moved the franchise to Indianapolis.
Christos Sartzetakis elected President of Greece
Christos Sartzetakis was a Greek jurist and a supreme justice of the Court of Cassation, who served as the president of Greece from 1985 to 1990.
Records by The Beatles officially go on sale in Russia more than two decades after their release in the West
The English rock band the Beatles, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are commonly regarded as the foremost and most influential band in popular music history.
US Congress discontinues aid to Nicaraguan contras
US Congress discontinues aid to Nicaraguan contras
1st Soviet hockey players are permitted to play for the NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nɑsjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7...
Ice Dance Championship in Oakland, California won by Klimova & Ponomarenko (CIS)
Sergei Vladilenovich Ponomarenko is a Russian former competitive ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union and the Unified team.
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Chicago, Illinois on WCKG 105.9 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Chicago, Illinois on WCKG 105.9 FM
Cleveland Browns choose new name for their relocated team - Baltimore Ravens
Cleveland Browns choose new name for their relocated team - Baltimore Ravens
1st MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia; Braves beat New York Yankees 2-0 in a pre-season exhibition game
1st MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia; Braves beat New York Yankees 2-0 in a pre-season exhibition game
Nabisco Dinah Shore Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Pat Hurst wins her only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Hel
Nabisco Dinah Shore Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Pat Hurst wins her only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Helen Dobson after sinking a 5-foot birdie putt at the final green
Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia join NATO as full members
NATO is a military alliance of thirty-two European and North American countries that constitutes a system of collective defense.
Archaeological site of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza purchased by the Mexican state of Yucatán from a private landowner
Archaeological site of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza purchased by the Mexican state of Yucatán from a private landowner
10 people are killed and 31 are injured by a blast outside the US consulate in Pakistan
10 people are killed and 31 are injured by a blast outside the US consulate in Pakistan
Andrej Kiska is elected President of Slovakia
Andrej Kiska is a Slovak politician, entrepreneur, writer and philanthropist who served as the fourth president of Slovakia from 2014 to 2019.
ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup, Melbourne (MCG): Australia win their fourth title with 7 wicket win over New Zealand, 1
ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup, Melbourne (MCG): Australia win their fourth title with 7 wicket win over New Zealand, 101 balls remaining; Player of the Match: James Faulkner (AUS) 3/36
Megaship Ever Given freed after nearly a week stuck in and blocking the Suez Canal, with at least 369 vessels waiting to
Megaship Ever Given freed after nearly a week stuck in and blocking the Suez Canal, with at least 369 vessels waiting to pass though
BA.2 version of Omicron is now the dominant form of COVID-19 in America according to the Center for Disease Control and
BA.2 version of Omicron is now the dominant form of COVID-19 in America according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [1]
Researchers warn crucial deep Antarctic ocean currents could collapse by 42% by 2050, stopping nutrient-dense water from
Researchers warn crucial deep Antarctic ocean currents could collapse by 42% by 2050, stopping nutrient-dense water from flowing north, accelerating ice melt and further warming the world's oceans [1]
Famous Births on March 29
birth
Edward Smith-Stanley is born
Edward Smith-Stanley, British statesman, known for british statesman, was born on 1799-03-29.
birth
Lavrentiy Beria is born
Lavrentiy Beria soviet secret police chief, known for soviet secret police chief, was born on 1899-03-29. Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria (29 March [O.S.
birth
Eugene McCarthy is born
Eugene McCarthy, American politician, known for american politician, was born on 1916-03-29.
birth
Sam Walton is born
Sam Walton, American business magnate, known for american business magnate, was born on 1918-03-29.
birth
John Major is born
John Major is born
birth
Warner Baxter is born
Warner Baxter, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1889-03-29. Warner Leroy Baxter (March 29, 1889 – May 7, 1951) was an American film actor from the 1910s to the 1940s.
birth
Brendan Gleeson is born
Brendan Gleeson, Irish actor and director, known for irish actor and director, was born on 1956-03-29. Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor.
birth
Marina Sirtis is born
Marina Sirtis, American actress, known for british actress, was born on 1956-03-29. Marina Sirtis is a British-American actress.
birth
Elle MacPherson is born
Elle MacPherson, Australian model and actress, known for australian model and actress, was born on 1965-03-29.
birth
Lucy Lawless is born
Lucy Lawless, New Zealand zealand actress, known for new zealand actress, was born on 1969-03-29. Lucille Frances Lawless is a New Zealand actress, singer, and director.
birth
Brendan Greene is born
Brendan Greene, Irish video game developer, known for irish video game developer, was born on 1977-03-29. Brendan Greene, better known as PlayerUnknown, is an Irish video game developer.
birth
Cy Young is born
Cy Young, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1867-03-29. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29, 1867 – November 4, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher.
birth
Denny McLain is born
Denny McLain, American athlete, known for american baseball pitcher, was born on 1945-03-29. Dennis Dale McLain is an American former professional baseball player.
birth
Walt Frazier is born
Walt Frazier athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1946-03-29. Walter "Clyde" Frazier Jr.
birth
Jennifer Capriati is born
Jennifer Capriati, American athlete, known for american former tennis player, was born on 1977-03-29. Jennifer Maria Capriati is an American former professional tennis player.
birth
N'Golo Kante is born
N'Golo Kante, French athlete, known for french footballer, was born on 1992-03-29.
Notable Deaths on March 29
death
John Jacob Astor dies
John Jacob Astor, American german-born american businessman, known for german-born american businessman, died on 1848-03-29.
death
Mark Hopkins Jr. dies
Mark Hopkins Jr. dies
death
Georges Seurat dies
Georges Seurat, French painter, known for french painter, died on 1891-03-29. Georges Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist.
death
Robert Falcon Scott dies
Robert Falcon Scott, British antarctic explorer, known for british antarctic explorer, died on 1912-03-29. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (6 June 1868 – c.
death
Richard Chamberlain dies
Richard Chamberlain, American actor, known for american actor, died on 2025-03-29.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 29, 845?
- Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchange for leaving
- What happened on March 29, 1516?
- Venice compels Jews to live in a specific area, establishing the first Jewish ghetto, in the city's the Cannaregio district.
- What happened on March 29, 1549?
- Salvador], formerly known as Cidade do São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, literally "City of the Holy Savior of the Bay of All the Saints") is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the…
- What happened on March 29, 1901?
- Sir Edmund "Toby" Barton (18 January 1849 – 7 January 1920) was an Australian politician, barrister and jurist who served as the first prime minister of Australia from 1901 to 1903.
- What happened on March 29, 1912?
- Captain Robert Falcon Scott, storm-bound in a tent near the South Pole, makes the last entry in his diary "the end cannot be far"
Complete Timeline — March 29 Through the Ages
King Gundobar of Burgundy delegates royal power
King Gundobar of Burgundy delegates royal power
Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchange for leaving
Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchange for leaving
Venice compels Jews to live in a specific area, establishing the first Jewish ghetto, in the city's the Cannaregio distr
Venice compels Jews to live in a specific area, establishing the first Jewish ghetto, in the city's the Cannaregio district.
The city of Salvador da Bahia, the first capital of Brazil, is founded
Salvador], formerly known as Cidade do São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, literally "City of the Holy Savior of the Bay of All the Saints") is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the…
Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed, returns Quebec to French control after the English seized it in 1629
Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed, returns Quebec to French control after the English seized it in 1629
First permanent white settlement in Delaware, Fort Christina (now Wilmington), is founded by Swedish Lutherans
First permanent white settlement in Delaware, Fort Christina (now Wilmington), is founded by Swedish Lutherans
Ludwig van Beethoven (24) has his debut performance as a pianist at the Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria
Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist.
Writer Mary Wollstonecraft marries philosopher and journalist William Godwin
Mary Wollstonecraft (also UK: ; 27 April 1759 – 10 September 1797) was an English writer and philosopher best known for her advocacy of women's rights.
Republic of Switzerland forms
The Helvetic Republic (République helvétique (French); Helvetische Republik (German); Repubblica Elvetica (Italian)) was a sister republic of France that existed between 1798 and 1803, during the...
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to ma
New York passes gradual abolition law saying children of enslaved mothers are born free but still owe free service to masters until they are 25 if female and 28 if male
Edward Smith-Stanley is born
Edward Smith-Stanley, British statesman, known for british statesman, was born on 1799-03-29.
Thousands of white people are massacred in Haiti
Thousands of white people are massacred in Haiti
Construction is authorized of the Great National Pike, better known as the Cumberland Road, becoming the first United St
Construction is authorized of the Great National Pike, better known as the Cumberland Road, becoming the first United States federal highway
John Tyler (23) later 10th US President, marries 1st wife Letitia Christian Tyler (22)
John Tyler (23) later 10th US President, marries 1st wife Letitia Christian Tyler (22)
20,000 people attend Ludwig von Beethoven's burial in Vienna, Austria
20,000 people attend Ludwig von Beethoven's burial in Vienna, Austria
Bosniaks rebel against the Ottoman Empire in the Great Bosnian uprising
Bosniaks rebel against the Ottoman Empire in the Great Bosnian uprising
12,000 US troops capture Vera Cruz, Mexico
12,000 US troops capture Vera Cruz, Mexico
John Jacob Astor dies
John Jacob Astor, American german-born american businessman, known for german-born american businessman, died on 1848-03-29.
Great Britain formally annexs Punjab after defeat of Sikhs in India
Great Britain formally annexs Punjab after defeat of Sikhs in India
SS Royal Adelaide sinks in storm; 200 die
SS Royal Adelaide sinks in storm; 200 die
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
Willie Park Sr. marries Susanna Law in Inveresk, Scotland
Willie Park Sr. marries Susanna Law in Inveresk, Scotland
Great Britain gives the Ionian Islands back to Greece
George I was King of Greece from 30 March 1863 until his assassination on 18 March 1913. Originally a Danish prince, George was born in Copenhagen, and seemed destined for a career in the Royal...
-Apr 9th], Appomattox campaign, Virginia, 7582 killed
-Apr 9th], Appomattox campaign, Virginia, 7582 killed
British North America Act (Canadian constitution) is given Royal Assent
The Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1867 (French: Proclamation de la Loi constitutionnelle de 1867) was a royal proclamation issued by Queen Victoria on the advice of the British government,...
Cy Young is born
Cy Young, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1867-03-29. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29, 1867 – November 4, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher.
Mark Hopkins Jr. dies
Mark Hopkins Jr. dies
Knights of Columbus chartered for Catholic men
The Knights of Columbus (KOC) is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney. Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men. It is led by Patrick E.
Warner Baxter is born
Warner Baxter, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1889-03-29. Warner Leroy Baxter (March 29, 1889 – May 7, 1951) was an American film actor from the 1910s to the 1940s.
Georges Seurat dies
Georges Seurat, French painter, known for french painter, died on 1891-03-29. Georges Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist artist.
Japan adopts Gold Standard
A gold standard is a monetary system in which the standard economic unit of account is based on a fixed quantity of gold.
Lavrentiy Beria is born
Lavrentiy Beria soviet secret police chief, known for soviet secret police chief, was born on 1899-03-29. Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria (29 March [O.S.
Edmund Barton is elected Prime Minister in Australia's first federal election
Sir Edmund "Toby" Barton (18 January 1849 – 7 January 1920) was an Australian politician, barrister and jurist who served as the first prime minister of Australia from 1901 to 1903.
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, storm-bound in a tent near the South Pole, makes the last entry in his diary "the end canno
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, storm-bound in a tent near the South Pole, makes the last entry in his diary "the end cannot be far"
Robert Falcon Scott dies
Robert Falcon Scott, British antarctic explorer, known for british antarctic explorer, died on 1912-03-29. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (6 June 1868 – c.
Eugene McCarthy is born
Eugene McCarthy, American politician, known for american politician, was born on 1916-03-29.
Sam Walton is born
Sam Walton, American business magnate, known for american business magnate, was born on 1918-03-29.
Bavaria & Vatican reach accord
Bavaria & Vatican reach accord
Henry Segrave races his Sunbeam to a record 203.79 mph at Daytona
Henry Segrave races his Sunbeam to a record 203.79 mph at Daytona
Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)
Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)
Stanley Cup Final, Madison Square Garden: Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers, 2-1 for a 2-0 series sweep; Boston's firs
Stanley Cup Final, Madison Square Garden: Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers, 2-1 for a 2-0 series sweep; Boston's first Championship
Heinrich Brüning is appointed German Chancellor
Heinrich Aloysius Maria Elisabeth Brüning was a German Centre Party politician and academic, who served as the chancellor of Germany during the Weimar Republic from 1930 to 1932. A political...
Bank of Travail in Belgium, socialist workers' movement bankrupt
Bank of Travail in Belgium, socialist workers' movement bankrupt
10,000 watch the 200-inch mirror blank passing through Indianapolis
10,000 watch the 200-inch mirror blank passing through Indianapolis
Bombing of Lübeck in World War II was the first major success for the RAF Bomber Command against Germany and a German ci
Bombing of Lübeck in World War II was the first major success for the RAF Bomber Command against Germany and a German city
Meat (784 gram/week, 2 kilogram for GI's), butter & cheese rationed in US during WW II
Meat (784 gram/week, 2 kilogram for GI's), butter & cheese rationed in US during WW II
John Major is born
John Major is born
Denny McLain is born
Denny McLain, American athlete, known for american baseball pitcher, was born on 1945-03-29. Dennis Dale McLain is an American former professional baseball player.
1st Test Cricket between Australia & NZ
1st Test Cricket between Australia & NZ
Walt Frazier is born
Walt Frazier athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1946-03-29. Walter "Clyde" Frazier Jr.
Drachtster Boys soccer team forms in Drachten, Netherland
Drachtster Boys soccer team forms in Drachten, Netherland
Turkey recognizes Israel
As of January 2026, the State of Israel is recognized as a sovereign state by 166 of the other 192 member states of the United Nations, or approximately 86% of all UN members.
Linguist Yuri Knorosov defends his master's thesis in Moscow, expanding on his new phonetic method to decipher the Mayan
Linguist Yuri Knorosov defends his master's thesis in Moscow, expanding on his new phonetic method to decipher the Mayan script (first announced in article Soviet Ethnology 1952) [1]
Brendan Gleeson is born
Brendan Gleeson, Irish actor and director, known for irish actor and director, was born on 1956-03-29. Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor.
Marina Sirtis is born
Marina Sirtis, American actress, known for british actress, was born on 1956-03-29. Marina Sirtis is a British-American actress.
Some Like It Hot, an American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Le
Some Like It Hot, an American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, premieres at Loew's Capitol Theatre in NYC
After a four-and-a-half-year trial, Nelson Mandela is acquitted of treason in Pretoria
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
23rd Amendment to the US Constitution ratified, allowing Washington, D.C. residents to vote in presidential elections
The Twenty-third Amendment (Amendment XXIII) to the United States Constitution extends the right to participate in presidential elections to the District of Columbia.
Argentine President Arturo Frondizi flees from the army
Arturo Frondizi Ércoli (Paso de los Libres, October 28, 1908 – Buenos Aires, April 18, 1995) was an Argentine lawyer, journalist, teacher, statesman, and politician.
Final episode of soap opera "Young Doctor Malone"
Final episode of soap opera "Young Doctor Malone"
Elle MacPherson is born
Elle MacPherson, Australian model and actress, known for australian model and actress, was born on 1965-03-29.
WCMU TV channel 14 in Mt. Pleasant, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
WCMU TV channel 14 in Mt. Pleasant, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
Students seize building at Bowie (Maryland) State College
Students seize building at Bowie (Maryland) State College
Communist New People's Army founded in the Philippines
The New People's Army is the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).
Lucy Lawless is born
Lucy Lawless, New Zealand zealand actress, known for new zealand actress, was born on 1969-03-29. Lucille Frances Lawless is a New Zealand actress, singer, and director.
1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My Lai (Vietnam) massacre
1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My Lai (Vietnam) massacre
Chinese farmers discover the Terracotta Army near Xi'an, 8,000 clay warrior statues buried to guard the tomb of China's
Chinese farmers discover the Terracotta Army near Xi'an, 8,000 clay warrior statues buried to guard the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang
"Lady Marmalade" by Labelle reaches #1 on US singles chart
"Lady Marmalade" by Labelle reaches #1 on US singles chart
Brendan Greene is born
Brendan Greene, Irish video game developer, known for irish video game developer, was born on 1977-03-29. Brendan Greene, better known as PlayerUnknown, is an Irish video game developer.
Jennifer Capriati is born
Jennifer Capriati, American athlete, known for american former tennis player, was born on 1977-03-29. Jennifer Maria Capriati is an American former professional tennis player.
Andrew Hilditch given out handled the ball v Pakistan at WACA
Handled the ball was formerly one of the methods of dismissing a batter in the sport of cricket, but was integrated into the Law on obstructing the field when the Laws of Cricket were rewritten in...
NFL Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis
The Baltimore Colts were a professional American football team based in Baltimore, United States from 1953 to 1983, when its owner Robert Irsay moved the franchise to Indianapolis.
Christos Sartzetakis elected President of Greece
Christos Sartzetakis was a Greek jurist and a supreme justice of the Court of Cassation, who served as the president of Greece from 1985 to 1990.
Records by The Beatles officially go on sale in Russia more than two decades after their release in the West
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US Congress discontinues aid to Nicaraguan contras
US Congress discontinues aid to Nicaraguan contras
1st Soviet hockey players are permitted to play for the NHL
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Ice Dance Championship in Oakland, California won by Klimova & Ponomarenko (CIS)
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N'Golo Kante is born
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NFL coach Jimmy Johnson quits the Dallas Cowboys
NFL coach Jimmy Johnson quits the Dallas Cowboys
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Chicago, Illinois on WCKG 105.9 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Chicago, Illinois on WCKG 105.9 FM
Cleveland Browns choose new name for their relocated team - Baltimore Ravens
Cleveland Browns choose new name for their relocated team - Baltimore Ravens
1st MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia; Braves beat New York Yankees 2-0 in a pre-season exhibition game
1st MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia; Braves beat New York Yankees 2-0 in a pre-season exhibition game
Nabisco Dinah Shore Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Pat Hurst wins her only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Hel
Nabisco Dinah Shore Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Pat Hurst wins her only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Helen Dobson after sinking a 5-foot birdie putt at the final green
Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 10,000 for the first time ever
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Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia join NATO as full members
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Archaeological site of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza purchased by the Mexican state of Yucatán from a private landowner
Archaeological site of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza purchased by the Mexican state of Yucatán from a private landowner
10 people are killed and 31 are injured by a blast outside the US consulate in Pakistan
10 people are killed and 31 are injured by a blast outside the US consulate in Pakistan
Andrej Kiska is elected President of Slovakia
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ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup, Melbourne (MCG): Australia win their fourth title with 7 wicket win over New Zealand, 1
ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup, Melbourne (MCG): Australia win their fourth title with 7 wicket win over New Zealand, 101 balls remaining; Player of the Match: James Faulkner (AUS) 3/36
Megaship Ever Given freed after nearly a week stuck in and blocking the Suez Canal, with at least 369 vessels waiting to
Megaship Ever Given freed after nearly a week stuck in and blocking the Suez Canal, with at least 369 vessels waiting to pass though
In a major victory for Ukraine, Russia announces it is withdrawing its badly mauled forces from around Ukraine's capital
In a major victory for Ukraine, Russia announces it is withdrawing its badly mauled forces from around Ukraine's capital, Kyiv
BA.2 version of Omicron is now the dominant form of COVID-19 in America according to the Center for Disease Control and
BA.2 version of Omicron is now the dominant form of COVID-19 in America according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [1]
Researchers warn crucial deep Antarctic ocean currents could collapse by 42% by 2050, stopping nutrient-dense water from
Researchers warn crucial deep Antarctic ocean currents could collapse by 42% by 2050, stopping nutrient-dense water from flowing north, accelerating ice melt and further warming the world's oceans [1]
Richard Chamberlain dies
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