29 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century BC – 1st century BC – 1st century |
| Decades: | 50s BC 40s BC 30s BC – 20s BC – 10s BC 0s BC 0s |
| Years: | 32 BC 31 BC 30 BC – 29 BC – 28 BC 27 BC 26 BC |
| Gregorian calendar | 29 BC XXVIII BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 725 |
| Ancient Greek era | 187th Olympiad, year 4 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4722 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −621 |
| Berber calendar | 922 |
| Buddhist calendar | 516 |
| Burmese calendar | −666 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5480–5481 |
| Chinese calendar | 辛卯年 (Metal Rabbit) 2668 or 2608 — to — 壬辰年 (Water Dragon) 2669 or 2609 |
| Coptic calendar | −312 – −311 |
| Discordian calendar | 1138 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −36 – −35 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3732–3733 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 28–29 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3072–3073 |
| Holocene calendar | 9972 |
| Iranian calendar | 650 BP – 649 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 670 BH – 669 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | 29 BC XXVIII BC |
| Korean calendar | 2305 |
| Minguo calendar | 1940 before ROC 民前1940年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1496 |
| Seleucid era | 283/284 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 514–515 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴金兔年 (female Iron-Rabbit) 98 or −283 or −1055 — to — 阳水龙年 (male Water-Dragon) 99 or −282 or −1054 |
The year 29 BC was an important time in ancient Roman history. During this year, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Octavian and Appuleius. A consulship was like being a top leader in the Roman Republic, similar to a president or prime minister today.
What Happened in 29 BC?
Octavian's Rise to Power
- Octavian Caesar became a Roman Consul for the fifth time. This showed how powerful and important he was in Rome. His partner in this role was Sextus Appuleius.
- Octavian celebrated three Roman triumphs. A triumph was a huge parade and celebration in Rome to honor a great military victory. He celebrated his wins in Illyricum (an area in the Balkans), at the Battle of Actium (a major sea battle), and in Egypt. These victories helped him become the most powerful person in Rome.
Roman Military Actions
- Marcus Licinius Crassus, another Roman leader, had successful battles in the Balkans. This helped Rome expand its control in that region.
- The city of Sofia, which is now the capital of Bulgaria, was conquered by the Romans. This was part of Rome's ongoing expansion.
- The Cantabrian Wars began. These were a series of important wars where the Romans fought against the Cantabri people in northern Spain. These wars lasted for several years.
See also
In Spanish: 29 a. C. para niños
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