2029 facts for kids

2029 (also written as MMXXIX in Roman numerals) will be a special year with many interesting events. It's a year in the future, so some things are predictions. Let's explore what might happen and what stories imagine for this year!

What Might Happen in 2029

A Space Rock's Close Flyby

On Friday, April 13, a large asteroid named 99942 Apophis will pass very close to Earth. It will be about 30,000 kilometers (18,600 miles) away. Don't worry, scientists say it will fly by safely! It will be a great chance for astronomers to study it.

Music Becomes Free to Use

The music created by the famous singer Buddy Holly will enter the public domain this year. This means his songs will become free for everyone to use, share, and build upon without needing special permission. It's like his music becomes a gift to the world!

Computers Get Super Smart

Some smart thinkers, called futurists, like Ray Kurzweil, believe something big will happen. They predict that computer intelligence will become even smarter than human intelligence. Imagine computers that can think and learn faster than ever before!

Secret Papers Revealed

The FBI, which is a big law enforcement agency in the United States, will get permission to share some very secret papers. These papers are about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a former U.S. President. People will finally get to see these historical documents.

2029 in Movies, Games, and Books

Many stories, movies, and games imagine what the year 2029 might be like. Here are some of the most famous ones:

Video Game Worlds

• Deus Ex (released in 2000): In this game, the main character, JC Denton, has his "assigned birth date" on March 17 in 2029.

Manga Adventures

• Ghost in the Shell: This popular Japanese comic series shows that a special police group called Public Security Section 9 is created in 2029.

Movie Futures

• The Terminator (1984): In this classic movie, a hero named Kyle Reese and a robot called a Terminator are sent back in time to 1984 from the year 2029.
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991): Two different Terminators are sent back in time from 2029. One, a T-800, is sent to protect a young boy named John Connor. The other, a T-1000, is sent to try and stop him.

Music and Lyrics

• The rock band Our Lady Peace sings about 2029 in their song "In Repair." The song starts with the line, "The year is 2029. The machines will convince us that they are conscious..." Their album Spiritual Machines was inspired by the futurist Ray Kurzweil.
• The band Type O Negative also mentions April 13, 2029, in their song "The Profit of Doom." This song is about a prophet who predicts future events.

TV Show Moments

• Six Feet Under ("Everyone's Waiting," 2005): In this TV show, a character named Keith Charles is sadly shot and killed by robbers in 2029.

Comic Book Milestones

• On January 10, the famous comic book character Tintin, created by Hergé, turns 100 years old in his fictional world.