What Happened on July 29?
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EVENTS ON JULY 29
Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 29, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Oklahoma
Year:
1901
Land lottery begins in Oklahoma.
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Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Year:
1907
Sir Robert Baden-Powell sets up the Brownsea Island Scout camp in Poole Harbour on the south coast of England. The camp runs from August 1 to August 9 and is regarded as the foundation of the Scouting movement.
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Umberto I of Italy
Year:
1900
In Italy, King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated by the anarchist Gaetano Bresci. His son, Victor Emmanuel III, 31 years old, succeeds to the throne.
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Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907
Year:
1899
The First Hague Convention is signed.
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Valley Railroad (Connecticut)
Year:
1871
The Connecticut Valley Railroad opens between Old Saybrook, Connecticut and Hartford, Connecticut in the United States.
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Slocum massacre
Year:
1910
The two-day Slocum massacre commences in Texas, a race riot in which more than 100 African Americans are murdered.
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Cape Cod Canal
Year:
1914
The Cape Cod Canal opened.
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2024 Southport stabbings
Year:
2024
Three children are stabbed to death and 10 other people injured at a dance studio in Southport, England. This incident, coupled with widespread online misinformation, leads to various racially motivated riots across the UK.
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BIRTHS ON JULY 29
Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 29, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Jennifer Dunn
Year of birth:
1941
Jennifer Dunn, American engineer and politician (died 2007)
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Goenawan Mohamad
Year of birth:
1941
Goenawan Mohamad, Indonesian poet and playwright
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David Warner (actor)
Year of birth:
1941
David Warner, English actor (died 2022)
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Betty Harris (scientist)
Year of birth:
1940
Betty Harris, American chemist
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Tony Sirico
Year of birth:
1942
Tony Sirico, American actor (died 2022)
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Doug Ashdown
Year of birth:
1942
Doug Ashdown, Australian singer-songwriter
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Sharon Creech
Year of birth:
1945
Sharon Creech, American author and educator
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Mircea Lucescu
Year of birth:
1945
Mircea Lucescu, Romanian footballer, coach, and manager
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DEATHS ON JULY 29
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 29, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Ali Sami Yen
Year of death:
1951
Ali Sami Yen, Turkish footballer and manager, founded Galatasaray S.K. (born 1886)
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Nikolai Krylenko
Year of death:
1938
Nikolai Krylenko, Russian lawyer, jurist, and politician, Prosecutor General of the Russian SFSR (born 1885)
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Coen de Koning
Year of death:
1954
Coen de Koning, Dutch speed skater (born 1879)
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Hasan Saka
Year of death:
1960
Hasan Saka, Turkish politician, 7th Prime Minister of Turkey (born 1885)
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Leonardo De Lorenzo
Year of death:
1962
Leonardo De Lorenzo, Italian-American flute player and educator (born 1875)
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Didier Pitre
Year of death:
1934
Didier Pitre, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1883)
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Sotirios Krokidas
Year of death:
1924
Sotirios Krokidas, Greek educator and politician, 110th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1852)
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Floriano Peixoto
Year of death:
1895
Floriano Peixoto, Brazilian general and politician, 2nd President of Brazil (born 1839)
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HOLIDAYS ON JULY 29
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 29 around the world.
International Tiger Day
International Tiger Day
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Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Mohun Bagan Day (India)
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Deșteaptă-te, române!
National Anthem Day (Romania)
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Ólavsøka
Ólavsøka or Olsok, opening of the Løgting session. (Faroe Islands and the Nordic countries)
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Lazarus of Bethany
Christian feast day: Lazarus of Bethany
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July 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Martha
Christian feast day: Martha of Bethany (Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran Church)
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Lupus of Troyes
Christian feast day: Lupus of Troyes
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