November 29 facts for kids

November 29th is a special day in history, filled with many interesting events, important births, and notable deaths. Let's explore some of the things that have happened on this day throughout the years!

Historical Events on November 29

Early History (Before 1600)

• 561 – After King Chlothar I passed away, his four sons divided the Frankish Kingdom among themselves.
• 618 – The Tang dynasty won a big battle against their rival Xue Rengao at Qianshuiyuan.
• 1114 – A strong earthquake hit areas where Crusaders lived in the Middle East, damaging cities like Antioch and Edessa.

Important Moments (1601–1900)

• 1612 – The Battle of Swally happened, which helped weaken the Portuguese Empire's control over India.
• 1777 – San Jose, California, was founded as Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe. It was the very first civilian town in Alta California.
• 1781 – A sad event known as the Zong massacre began when the crew of a British slave ship threw many Africans into the sea to claim insurance money.
• 1830 – An armed rebellion started in Poland against Russia's rule.
• 1847 – Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others were killed by Native American tribes, leading to the Cayuse War.
• 1877 – Thomas Edison showed off his amazing new invention, the phonograph, for the very first time. This machine could record and play sounds!
• 1899 – The famous football club FC Barcelona was founded by people from Catalonia, Spain, and England. It grew to become one of the strongest teams in Spanish football.

Modern Times (1901–Present)

• 1929 – U.S. Admiral Richard E. Byrd led the first group to fly an airplane over the South Pole. This was a huge achievement in exploration!
• 1944 – Albania was liberated by the Partisans, marking a very important day for the country.
• 1947 – The United Nations General Assembly approved a plan to divide Palestine.
• 1961 – Enos, a chimpanzee, was launched into space. He orbited Earth twice before landing safely.
• 1963 – U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson created the Warren Commission to look into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
• 1963 – A plane crash involving Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 happened shortly after takeoff from Montreal, sadly killing everyone on board.
• 1963 – The famous song "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles was released in the United Kingdom.
• 1972 – Atari released Pong, which was one of the very first successful video games!
• 1986 – During the Suriname Guerrilla War, the military attacked the village of Moiwana, and many civilians were killed.

Notable Births on November 29

Many interesting people were born on November 29th throughout history. Here are a few:

• 1797 – Gaetano Donizetti, a famous Italian composer.
• 1799 – Amos Bronson Alcott, an American philosopher and teacher.
• 1803 – Christian Doppler, an Austrian mathematician and physicist, known for the "Doppler effect."
• 1832 – Louisa May Alcott, a well-known American novelist and poet, who wrote Little Women.
• 1835 – Empress Dowager Cixi of China, a powerful ruler.
• 1874 – Egas Moniz, a Portuguese physician who won a Nobel Prize.
• 1898 – C. S. Lewis, a famous British novelist, poet, and critic, who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia.
• 1926 – Beji Caid Essebsi, who became the President of Tunisia.
• 1927 – Vin Scully, a beloved American sportscaster.
• 1932 – Jacques Chirac, who became the President of France.
• 1935 – Diane Ladd, an American actress.
• 1940 – Denny Doherty, a Canadian musician and singer from The Mamas & the Papas.
• 1942 – Ann Dunham, an American anthropologist and the mother of former U.S. President Barack Obama.
• 1949 – Garry Shandling, an American comedian and actor.
• 1955 – Howie Mandel, a Canadian comedian, actor, and TV host.
• 1959 – Rahm Emanuel, an American politician who served as the Mayor of Chicago.
• 1964 – Don Cheadle, a talented American actor and producer.
• 1973 – Ryan Giggs, a famous Welsh footballer and manager.
• 1976 – Chadwick Boseman, a beloved American actor, known for playing Black Panther.
• 1976 – Anna Faris, an American actress.
• 1982 – Gemma Chan, an English actress.
• 1988 – Russell Wilson, an American football player.

People Who Passed Away on November 29

This day also marks the passing of many important figures throughout history.

• 561 – Chlothar I, a Frankish king.
• 1314 – Philip IV, a king of France.
• 1530 – Thomas Wolsey, an important English cardinal and politician.
• 1643 & Claudio Monteverdi, a famous Italian composer.
• 1780 – Maria Theresa, a powerful Holy Roman Empress.
• 1847 – Marcus Whitman, an American physician and missionary.
• 1872 – Mary Somerville, a Scottish-Italian astronomer and mathematician.
• 1924 – Giacomo Puccini, a well-known Italian composer.
• 1975 – Graham Hill, a famous English race car driver, sadly passed away in a plane crash.
• 1981 – Natalie Wood, a popular American actress.
• 1986 – Cary Grant, a classic English-American actor.
• 2001 – George Harrison, the famous English singer-songwriter and guitarist from The Beatles.
• 2008 – Jørn Utzon, a Danish architect who designed the amazing Sydney Opera House.
• 2023 – Henry Kissinger, a former U.S. Secretary of State.

Holidays and Observances

November 29th is also a day for several special holidays and observances around the world:

• International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (United Nations)
• Liberation Day or Dita e Çlirimit (Albania)
• Republic Day (Yugoslavia)
• Unity Day (Vanuatu)
• William Tubman's Birthday (Liberia)

See also

In Spanish: 29 de noviembre para niños