What Happened on May 29?
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EVENTS ON MAY 29
Explore the most important historical events that happened on May 29, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Emperor of Mexico
Year:
1864
Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico arrives in Mexico for the first time.
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Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867
Year:
1867
The Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 ("the Compromise") is born through Act 12, which establishes the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Year:
1861
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is founded, in Hong Kong.
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Jenny Lind
Year:
1852
Jenny Lind leaves New York after her two-year American tour.
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Coronation of Charles X of France
Year:
1825
The Coronation of Charles X of France takes place in Reims Cathedral, the last ever coronation of a French monarch.
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Sojourner Truth
Year:
1851
Sojourner Truth delivers her famous Ain't I a Woman? speech at the Woman's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.
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Pharmacist
Year:
1886
The pharmacist John Pemberton places his first advertisement for Coca-Cola, which appeared in The Atlanta Journal.
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N'Djamena
Year:
1900
N'Djamena is founded as Fort-Lamy by the French commander Émile Gentil.
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BIRTHS ON MAY 29
Discover famous people and historical figures born on May 29, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Taihō Kōki
Year of birth:
1940
Taihō Kōki, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 48th Yokozuna (died 2013)
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Bob Simon
Year of birth:
1941
Bob Simon, American journalist (died 2015)
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Farooq Leghari
Year of birth:
1940
Farooq Leghari, Pakistani politician, 8th President of Pakistan (died 2010)
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Al Unser
Year of birth:
1939
Al Unser, American race car driver (died 2021)
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Christopher Bland
Year of birth:
1938
Christopher Bland, English businessman and politician (died 2017)
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Doug Scott
Year of birth:
1941
Doug Scott, English mountaineer and author (died 2020)
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Pierre Bourque (politician)
Year of birth:
1942
Pierre Bourque, Canadian businessman and politician, 40th Mayor of Montreal
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Jean-Pierre Van Rossem
Year of birth:
1945
Jean-Pierre Van Rossem, Belgian scholar and author (died 2018)
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DEATHS ON MAY 29
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on May 29, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Martin Gottfried Weiss
Year of death:
1946
Martin Gottfried Weiss, German SS officer (born 1905)
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John Barrymore
Year of death:
1942
John Barrymore, American actor (born 1882)
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May Whitty
Year of death:
1948
May Whitty, English actress (born 1865)
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Fanny Brice
Year of death:
1951
Fanny Brice, American singer and comedian (born 1891)
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James Whale
Year of death:
1957
James Whale, English director (born 1889)
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Morgan Russell
Year of death:
1953
Morgan Russell, American painter and educator (born 1886)
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Léo-Pol Morin
Year of death:
1941
Léo-Pol Morin, Canadian pianist, composer, and educator (born 1892)
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Ursula Ledóchowska
Year of death:
1939
Ursula Ledóchowska, Austrian-Polish nun and saint, founded the Congregation of the Ursulines of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus (born 1865)
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HOLIDAYS ON MAY 29
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on May 29 around the world.
Ursula Ledóchowska
Christian feast day: Ursula Ledóchowska
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Theodosia of Constantinople
Christian feast day: Theodosia of Constantinople (Eastern Orthodox Church)
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May 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: May 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (International)
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Veterans Day (Sweden)
Veterans Day (Sweden)
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Castleton Garland Day
Oak Apple Day (England), and its related observance: Castleton Garland Day (Castleton)
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Richard Thirkeld
Christian feast day: Richard Thirkeld
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Pope Paul VI
Christian feast day: Pope Paul VI
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