October 29 facts for kids

October 29th is a day filled with many interesting events throughout history, from ancient Roman victories to modern technological breakthroughs. It's a day when important leaders were born, and significant figures passed away, leaving their mark on the world. Let's explore some of the key moments that happened on this date.

Historical Events

Early Times (Before 1600)

• 312 – Constantine the Great entered Rome after winning the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. He was celebrated by the people of the city.
• 437 – Valentinian III, the Western Roman Emperor, married Licinia Eudoxia in Constantinople. This marriage helped to unite the two main branches of the Roman ruling family.
• 1390 – The first trial for witchcraft in Paris took place.
• 1467 – The Battle of Brustem happened, where Charles the Bold defeated the forces of Prince-Bishopric of Liège.

Later Centuries (1601–1900)

• 1621 – A big parade called The London Pageant of 1621 celebrated Edward Barkham (Lord Mayor) becoming the new Lord Mayor of London.
• 1658 – In the Second Northern War, the navy of the Dutch Republic won a battle against the Swedes in the Battle of the Sound.
• 1665 – Portuguese forces defeated the Kingdom of Kongo in the Battle of Ambuila.
• 1675 – The famous mathematician Leibniz first used the symbol (∫) for the integral in calculus. This symbol is still used today in advanced math.
• 1792 – Mount Hood in Oregon was named after Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood by Lt. William E. Broughton.
• 1863 – Eighteen countries met in Geneva and decided to create the International Red Cross. This organization helps people affected by wars and disasters.
• 1863 – During the American Civil War, Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant stopped an attack by Confederate General James Longstreet at the Battle of Wauhatchie. This helped the Union open a vital supply line to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
• 1888 – The Convention of Constantinople was signed. This agreement made sure that ships could always pass freely through the Suez Canal, whether it was wartime or peacetime.

Modern Era (1901–present)

• 1914 – The Ottoman Empire officially joined World War I.
• 1918 – German sailors started a mutiny (rebellion) which led to the German Revolution of 1918–19. This event greatly weakened the German navy.
• 1923 – Turkey became a republic after the end of the Ottoman Empire.
• 1929 – "Black Tuesday" occurred when the New York Stock Exchange crashed. This event marked the end of a strong period for the stock market and was the beginning of the Great Depression, a very difficult economic time.
• 1941 – During The Holocaust, a terrible event known as the "Great Action" happened in the Kaunas Ghetto where many people were killed.
• 1942 – In the United Kingdom, important religious and political leaders held a public meeting to show their anger about the persecution of Jewish people by Nazi Germany.
• 1944 – The Dutch city of Breda was freed by the 1st Polish Armoured Division during World War II.
• 1944 – The Soviet Red Army entered Hungary during World War II.
• 1956 – The Suez Crisis began when Israeli forces moved into the Sinai Peninsula, pushing Egyptian forces back towards the Suez Canal.
• 1964 – The United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar changed its name to the United Republic of Tanzania.
• 1964 – The biggest jewel heist at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City took place. The famous Star of India was stolen.
• 1969 – The very first computer-to-computer link was made on ARPANET. This was an early version of what we now know as the Internet.
• 1986 – British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opened the final part of the M25 motorway, a major highway in England.
• 1991 – The American Galileo spacecraft flew very close to an asteroid called 951 Gaspra. It was the first time a probe had visited an asteroid.
• 1998 – In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its report. This report looked into past human rights abuses and condemned both sides for their actions.
• 1998 – Space Shuttle Discovery launched on mission STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on board. He became the oldest person to go into space at that time.
• 1998 – Hurricane Mitch, one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes ever, made landfall in Honduras.
• 2002 – A large fire destroyed a department store in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Many people died or were missing in this tragic event.
• 2004 – The news network Al Jazeera broadcasted a video where Osama bin Laden admitted he was responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks.
• 2005 – Bombings in Delhi, India killed many people and injured hundreds more.
• 2008 – Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines merged, creating one of the world's largest airlines.
• 2008 – Two strong earthquakes hit Baluchistan, Pakistan, causing many deaths.
• 2012 – Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the United States. It caused a lot of damage and power outages.
• 2015 – China announced that it was ending its one-child policy after 35 years.
• 2018 – A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashed after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia. All 189 people on board died.
• 2022 – A terrible crowd crush happened during a Halloween celebration in Itaewon district, Seoul, South Korea, leading to many deaths.

Famous Births

Born Before 1600

• 1463 – Alessandro Achillini, an Italian doctor and philosopher.
• 1504 – Shin Saimdang, a famous South Korean painter and poet.

Born Between 1601–1900

• 1682 – Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix, a French historian and explorer.
• 1711 – Laura Bassi, an Italian physicist. She was the first woman to earn a doctorate in science.
• 1740 – James Boswell, a Scottish lawyer and writer.
• 1808 – Caterina Scarpellini, an Italian astronomer and meteorologist.
• 1837 – Harriet Powers, an American folk artist known for her quilts.
• 1875 – Marie of Romania, a queen of Romania.
• 1879 – Franz von Papen, a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany.
• 1897 – Joseph Goebbels, a German politician who served as Chancellor of Nazi Germany.

Born After 1901

• 1920 – Baruj Benacerraf, a Venezuelan-American doctor and immunologist who won a Nobel Prize.
• 1925 – Robert Hardy, a well-known English actor.
• 1926 – Necmettin Erbakan, a Turkish engineer and politician who became the 23rd Prime Minister of Turkey.
• 1930 – Niki de Saint Phalle, a French sculptor and painter.
• 1930 – Omara Portuondo, a famous Cuban singer and dancer.
• 1938 – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Liberian politician who became the President of Liberia and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
• 1942 – Bob Ross, an American painter and television host, famous for his art show.
• 1947 – Richard Dreyfuss, a popular American actor.
• 1950 – Abdullah Gül, a Turkish academic and politician who became the 11th President of Turkey.
• 1957 – Dan Castellaneta, an American actor and voice artist, known for many cartoon characters.
• 1959 – John Magufuli, a Tanzanian politician who became the 5th President of Tanzania.
• 1971 – Winona Ryder, an American actress and producer.
• 1972 & Gabrielle Union, American actresses.
• 1973 – Robert Pires, a French footballer.
• 1980 – Ben Foster, an American actor.
• 1981 – Amanda Beard, an American swimmer.
• 1987 – Tove Lo, a Swedish singer.
• 1991 – Parris Goebel, a New Zealand dancer and choreographer.
• 1996 – Mikko Rantanen, a Finnish ice hockey player.

Notable Deaths

Passed Away Before 1600

• 1268 – Conradin, the King of Sicily.
• 1590 – Dirck Coornhert, a Dutch philosopher and politician.

Passed Away Between 1601–1900

• 1618 – Walter Raleigh, an English admiral, explorer, and politician.
• 1783 – Jean le Rond d'Alembert, a French mathematician and philosopher.
• 1829 – Maria Anna Mozart, an Austrian pianist and sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
• 1877 – Nathan Bedford Forrest, an American general.
• 1897 – Henry George, an American journalist and economist.

Passed Away After 1901

• 1901 – Leon Czolgosz, known for assassinating President William McKinley.
• 1911 – Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American publisher who founded the famous Pulitzer Prizes.
• 1924 – Frances Hodgson Burnett, an English-American novelist and playwright, known for "The Secret Garden."
• 1949 – George Gurdjieff, an Armenian-French philosopher.
• 1950 – Gustaf V of Sweden, the King of Sweden.
• 1957 – Louis B. Mayer, a Belarusian-American film producer who was a key figure in early Hollywood.
• 1971 – Duane Allman, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
• 1971 – Arne Tiselius, a Swedish biochemist who won a Nobel Prize.
• 1981 – Georges Brassens, a French singer-songwriter and guitarist.
• 1997 – Anton LaVey, an American occultist.
• 2004 – Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, a member of the British Royal Family.
• 2011 – Jimmy Savile, an English radio and television host.
• 2019 – John Witherspoon, an American actor and comedian.

Holidays and Celebrations

• Republic Day (Turkey) or Cumhuriyet Bayramı – This day celebrates when Turkey officially became a republic in 1923.
• Coronation Day (Cambodia) – A day celebrating the coronation of the King of Cambodia.

See also

In Spanish: 29 de octubre para niños