April 29 in History
April 29 is the birthday of Mirra Andreeva (2007) and the anniversary of the death of Padma Desai (2023). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for April 29, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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William II, Landgrave of Hesse was born in 1469, while Hugh of Cluny, French abbot died in 1109.
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Famous people born on April 29
Famous people who died on April 29
2018
Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British politician (1945–2018)
What happened on April 29
- 2015
A baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox sets the all-time low attendance mark for Major League Baseball. Zero fans were in attendance for the game, as the stadium was officially closed to the public due to the 2015 Baltimore protests.
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A powerful explosion occurs in an office building in Prague, believed to have been caused by natural gas, and injures 43 people.
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National Airlines Flight 102, a Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft, crashes during takeoff from Bagram Airfield in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, killing all seven people on board.
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The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton takes place at Westminster Abbey in London.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The final Oldsmobile is built in Lansing, Michigan, ending 107 years of vehicle production.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
The Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 enters into force, outlawing the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons by its signatories.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
Riots in Los Angeles begin, following the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King. Over the next three days 63 people are killed and hundreds of buildings are destroyed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
A cyclone strikes the Chittagong district of southeastern Bangladesh with winds of around 155 miles per hour (249 km/h), killing at least 138,000 people and leaving as many as ten million homeless.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
The 7.0 Mw Racha earthquake affects Georgia with a maximum MSK intensity of IX (Destructive), killing 270 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
A fire at the Central library of the Los Angeles Public Library damages or destroys 400,000 books and other items.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise becomes the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to transit the Suez Canal, navigating from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to relieve the USS Coral Sea.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
An assembly of Sikhs, known as a Sarbat Khalsa, officially declare independence for a state of Khalistan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
Space Shuttle Challenger is launched on STS-51-B.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1975
Vietnam War: Operation Frequent Wind: The U.S. begins to evacuate U.S. citizens from Saigon before an expected North Vietnamese takeover. U.S. involvement in the war comes to an end. This happens after the Bombing of Tan Son Nhut Air Base.
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Vietnam War: The North Vietnamese Army completes its capture of all parts of South Vietnam-held Trường Sa Islands.
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Editor's picks
Born on April 29
- 1469 — William II, Landgrave of Hesse (died 1509)
- 1587 — Sophie of Saxony, Duchess of Pomerania (died 1635)
- 1636 — Esaias Reusner, German lute player and composer (died 1679)
Died on April 29
- 1109 — Hugh of Cluny, French abbot (born 1024)
- 1380 — Catherine of Siena, Italian mystic, philosopher and saint (born 1347)
- 1594 — Thomas Cooper, English bishop, lexicographer, and theologian (born 1517)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for April 29
Quick answers
Who was born on April 29? Mirra Andreeva (2007), Infanta Sofía of Spain (2007), Xochitl Gomez (2006).
Who died on April 29? Padma Desai (2023), Joanna Barnes (2022), Irrfan Khan (2020).
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