What Happened on January 29?
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EVENTS ON JANUARY 29
Explore the most important historical events that happened on January 29, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Charles Curtis
Year:
1907
Charles Curtis of Kansas becomes the first Native American U.S. Senator.
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Liliʻuokalani
Year:
1891
Liliʻuokalani is proclaimed the last monarch and only queen regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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Carl Benz
Year:
1886
Karl Benz patents the first successful gasoline-driven automobile.
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Mexican Revolution
Year:
1911
Mexican Revolution: Mexicali is captured by the Mexican Liberal Party, igniting the Magonista rebellion of 1911.
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Kiev Arsenal January Uprising
Year:
1918
Ukrainian–Soviet War: An armed uprising organized by the Bolsheviks in anticipation of the encroaching Red Army begins at the Kiev Arsenal, which will be put down six days later.
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Sakurajima Line
Year:
1940
Three trains on the Nishinari Line; present Sakurajima Line, in Osaka, Japan, collide and explode while approaching Ajikawaguchi Station. One hundred and eighty-one people are killed.
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List of members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Year:
1936
The first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame are announced.
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Ukrainian–Soviet War
Year:
1918
Ukrainian–Soviet War: The Bolshevik Red Army, on its way to besiege Kyiv, is met by a small group of military students at the Battle of Kruty.
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BIRTHS ON JANUARY 29
Discover famous people and historical figures born on January 29, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Paddy Chayefsky
Year of birth:
1923
Paddy Chayefsky, American author and screenwriter (died 1981)
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Eddie Taylor
Year of birth:
1923
Eddie Taylor, American electric blues guitarist and singer (died 1985)
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Paul Gayten
Year of birth:
1920
Paul Gayten, American R&B pianist, songwriter, producer, and record company executive (died 1991)
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Abdus Salam
Year of birth:
1926
Abdus Salam, Pakistani-British physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1996)
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Edward Abbey
Year of birth:
1927
Edward Abbey, American environmentalist and author (died 1989)
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Ferenc Mádl
Year of birth:
1931
Ferenc Mádl, Hungarian academic and politician, 2nd President of Hungary (died 2011)
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Elio Petri
Year of birth:
1929
Elio Petri, Italian director and screenwriter (died 1982)
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Lee Shau-kee
Year of birth:
1928
Lee Shau-kee, Hong Kong real estate billionaire (died 2025)
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DEATHS ON JANUARY 29
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on January 29, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Hans Hedtoft
Year of death:
1955
Hans Hedtoft, Danish politician (born 1903)
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James Bridie
Year of death:
1951
James Bridie, Scottish playwright, screenwriter and physician (born 1888)
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H. L. Mencken
Year of death:
1956
H. L. Mencken, American journalist and critic (born 1880)
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George S. Messersmith
Year of death:
1960
George S. Messersmith, American diplomat (born 1883)
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Angela Thirkell
Year of death:
1961
Angela Thirkell, English novelist (born 1890)
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Prince Aimone, Duke of Aosta
Year of death:
1948
Prince Aimone, Duke of Aosta (born 1900)
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Harry Hopkins
Year of death:
1946
Harry Hopkins, American businessman and politician, 8th United States Secretary of Commerce (born 1890)
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Edward Harkness
Year of death:
1940
Edward Harkness, American philanthropist (born 1874)
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HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 29
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on January 29 around the world.
Fat Thursday
Earliest day on which Fat Thursday can fall, while March 4 is the latest; celebrated on Thursday before Ash Wednesday. (Christianity)
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January 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: January 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Sulpitius I of Bourges
Christian feast day: Sulpitius I of Bourges
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Gildas
Christian feast day: Gildas
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Kansas Day
Kansas Day (Kansas, United States)
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Sabinian of Troyes
Christian feast day: Sabinian of Troyes
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