September 29 in history
Events on September 29
Notable events that happened on September 29 in past years.
- 2019
Violence and low turnout mar the 2019 Afghan presidential election.
Wikipedia article: 2019 Afghan presidential election - 2009
The 8.1 Mw Samoa earthquake results in a tsunami that kills over 189 and injures hundreds.
Wikipedia article: 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami - 2005
John Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States.
Wikipedia article: John Roberts - 1991
A Haitian coup d'état occurs.
Wikipedia article: 1991 Haitian coup d'état - 1981
An Iranian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft crashes into a firing range near Kahrizak, Iran, killing 80 people.
Wikipedia article: Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force - 1971
Oman joins the Arab League.
Wikipedia article: Arab League - 1941
During World War II, German forces, with the aid of local Ukrainian collaborators, begin the two-day Babi Yar massacre.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1923
The Mandate for Syria and Lebanon takes effect.
Wikipedia article: Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon - 1918
World War I: The Hindenburg Line is broken by an Allied attack.
Wikipedia article: Hindenburg Line - 1885
The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.
Wikipedia article: Blackpool Tramway - 1850
The papal bull Universalis Ecclesiae restores the Roman Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales.
Wikipedia article: Universalis Ecclesiae - 1724
J. S. Bach leads the first performance of Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130 for the feast of archangel Michael, based on Paul Eber's hymn in twelve stanzas.
Wikipedia article: Johann Sebastian Bach - 1578
Tegucigalpa, capital city of Honduras, is claimed by the Spaniards.
Wikipedia article: Tegucigalpa - 1227
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, is excommunicated by Pope Gregory IX for his failure to participate in the Crusades during the Investiture Controversy.
- 61 BC
Pompey the Great celebrates his third triumph for victories over the pirates and the end of the Mithridatic Wars on his 45th birthday.
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