What Happened on August 29?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 29
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 29, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Kingdom of Portugal
Year:
1825
Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has Portugal recognise Brazilian independence, formally ending the Brazilian War of Independence. The treaty will be ratified by the King of Portugal three months later.
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Michael Faraday
Year:
1831
Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction.
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Treaty of Nanking
Year:
1842
Treaty of Nanking signing ends the First Opium War.
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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Year:
1807
British troops under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeat a Danish militia outside Copenhagen in the Battle of Køge.
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Shays's Rebellion
Year:
1786
Shays' Rebellion, an armed uprising of Massachusetts farmers, begins in response to high debt and tax burdens.
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American Revolutionary War
Year:
1778
American Revolutionary War: British and American forces battle indecisively at the Battle of Rhode Island.
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Iroquois
Year:
1779
American Revolutionary War: American forces battle and defeat the British and Iroquois forces at the Battle of Newtown.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: The Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries gives Federal forces control of Pamlico Sound.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 29
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 29, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Alfred Shaw
Year of birth:
1842
Alfred Shaw, English cricketer, rugby player, and umpire (died 1907)
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Arthur B. McDonald
Year of birth:
1943
Arthur B. McDonald, Canadian astrophysicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
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David B. Hill
Year of birth:
1843
David B. Hill, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of New York (died 1910)
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Gottfried John
Year of birth:
1942
Gottfried John, German actor (died 2014)
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Mohamed Amin
Year of birth:
1943
Mohamed Amin, Kenyan photographer and journalist (died 1996)
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Wyomia Tyus
Year of birth:
1945
Wyomia Tyus, American sprinter
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Demetris Christofias
Year of birth:
1946
Demetris Christofias, Cypriot businessman and politician, 6th President of Cyprus (died 2019)
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Warren Jabali
Year of birth:
1946
Warren Jabali, American basketball player (died 2012)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 29
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 29, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Mahboob Ali Khan
Year of death:
1911
Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, 6th Nizam of Hyderabad (born 1866)
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George Huntington Hartford
Year of death:
1917
George Huntington Hartford, American businessman (born 1833)
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William Archibald Spooner
Year of death:
1930
William Archibald Spooner, English priest and author (born 1844)
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David T. Abercrombie
Year of death:
1931
David T. Abercrombie, American businessman, co-founded Abercrombie & Fitch (born 1867)
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Murad V
Year of death:
1904
Murad V, Ottoman sultan (born 1840)
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William Forbes Skene
Year of death:
1892
William Forbes Skene, Scottish historian and author (born 1809)
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Tokugawa Iemochi
Year of death:
1866
Tokugawa Iemochi, Japanese shōgun (born 1846)
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Brigham Young
Year of death:
1877
Brigham Young, American religious leader, 2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (born 1801)
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 29
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 29 around the world.
Adelphus
Christian feast day: Adelphus of Metz
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International Day against Nuclear Tests
International Day against Nuclear Tests
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Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy
Telugu Language Day (India)
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Saint Sabina
Christian feast day: Sabina
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August 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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John Bunyan
Christian feast day: John Bunyan (Episcopal Church)
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Beheading of John the Baptist
Christian feast day: Beheading of St. John the Baptist
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National Sports Day
National Sports Day (India)
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