Today in history, April 29: What happened on this day?

What happened today in history (April 29): Joan of Arc arrived at the Siege of Orleans, 11 Dutch ships went to conquer Peru, the Ming Dynasty of China occupied Taiwan, etc.

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Today in history, April 29: Saturday has finally arrived. We know most of you have been waiting for this day to come. While you may be planning your weekends, we are here to refresh your knowledge of the historical significance of today. So without further ado, let’s get started.

Today is the day Farm leader Li Zicheng became Emperor of China, the British and Scottish Parliaments approved the Acts of Union, and British astronomer John Flamsteed observed Uranus for the sixth time. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Contents

1 Historical event on this day
2 Sports event today
3 Today’s art and culture event
4 Notable deaths on this day
5 Famous birthday on this day
6 Conclusion
7 question

Historical event on this day

In 1429, Joan of Arc came to lay siege to the city of Orleans.
In 1623, 11 Dutch ships set out to conquer Peru.
In 1661, the Chinese Ming Dynasty occupied Taiwan.
In 1628, a defense treaty was signed between Sweden and Denmark.
In 1664, the leader of Li Zicheng Farm became the emperor of China.
In 1707, the British and Scottish parliaments approved the Acts of Union.
In 1715, English astronomer John Flamsteed observed Uranus for the sixth time.
In 1769, Scottish engineer James Watt registered a patent for a steam engine with a separate condenser.
In 1813, Jacob F. Hummel was granted the first US patent.
In 1995, Giovanni Gronchi was elected the third president of Italy.

Sports event today

In 1922, the first official championship of the International Weightlifting Federation was held in Tallinn, Estonia.
In 1934, Pittsburgh became the first major city of the league to host a home game on a Sunday.
In 1981, baseball pitcher Steve Carlton became the first left-hander to hit 3,000.

Today’s art and culture event

In 1912, Frank Wedekind ‘Tod und Teufel’, in Berlin.
In 1940, an American television program called Young Doctor Malone was first broadcast on CBS.
In 1943, a comedy by director Noël Coward called “Now Laughter” premiered in London.

Notable deaths on this day

S. NO	year passed	Personality
first	in 1980	Alfred Hitchcock is an English film director and producer who is considered one of the most influential and influential figures in the history of cinema.
2	1987	Gus Johnson is an American sports broadcaster who is best known for his work as a broadcaster for college basketball and football games.
3	in 2008	Julie Ege is a Norwegian actress and model who began her career as a beauty pageant contestant, winning the title of Miss Norway in 1962.
4	in 2020	Irrfan Khan is one of the best Indian film actors known for films like ‘Maqbool’, ‘The Namesake’ and ‘The Lunchbox’.
5	in 2021	Johnny Crawford is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his role as Mark McCain in the Western television series ‘The Rifleman’.

Famous birthday on this day

S. NO	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1954	Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian, actor and writer best known as a comedian and co-creator of the hit television sitcom ‘Seinfeld’.
2	1958	Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress and producer best known for her roles in films like ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons’.
3	1970	Uma Thurman is an American actress and model known for her role in the film ‘Pulp Fiction’ for which she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
4	1988	Andre Russell is a Jamaican cricketer who plays for the West Indies cricket team. He is an all-rounder, known for his explosive shots and sportsmanship.
5	1996	Katherine Langford is an Australian actress best known for her role as Hannah Baker in the Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why’, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series practice.

Conclusion

So here are the main events that happened on April 29. We come across such articles every day. Keep reading to stay updated.

question

What happened on this day in history (April 29)?

Joan of Arc to the Siege of Orleans, 11 Dutch ships to conquer Peru, the Ming Dynasty of China to take Taiwan, and more.

Which celebrity was born on this date (April 29)?

Jerry Seinfeld, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and many other celebrities were born on this day

What sporting events happened today?

The first official International Weightlifting Federation Championship was held in Tallinn, Estonia, Pittsburgh becoming the first major city of the tournament to host a home game on Sunday or later.

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