1995⚡ Event
Collision in Korea
Ric Flair and Antonio Inoki competed in the main event of Collision in Korea. The event drew an estimated 165,000 spectators, the highest attendance for a professional wrestling event.
sportsentertainment
What Happened on April 29?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 29 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 29(5)
1997⚡ Event
Chemical Weapons Convention Enters into Force
The Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force, outlawing the production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons. This was ratified by 87 countries.
lawwar
2006⚡ Event
Cyclone Mala
Cyclone Mala made landfall near Thandwe, Myanmar, causing 37 deaths. The storm brought significant destruction to the region.
disaster
2011⚡ Event
Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton
Prince William and Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony was watched by millions worldwide.
entertainment
2015⚡ Event
Bali Nine Executions
The ringleaders of the Bali Nine were executed in Indonesia for drug smuggling. They were caught attempting to smuggle heroin to Australia.
law
Birthdays on April 29(5)
Deaths on April 29(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan, an Indian actor, died on April 29, 2020. He was born in 1967.
entertainment
2020🕊️ Death
Guido Münch
Guido Münch, a Mexican astronomer and astrophysicist, died on April 29, 2020. He was born in 1921.
sciencespace
2021🕊️ Death
Cate Haste
Cate Haste, an English author, died on April 29, 2021. She was born in 1945.
literature
2022🕊️ Death
Joanna Barnes
Joanna Barnes, an American actress and writer, died on April 29, 2022. She was born in 1934.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Padma Desai
Padma Desai, an Indian-American development economist, died on April 29, 2023. She was born in 1931.
economics
April 29 in History
April 29 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 29
Examples currently recorded for April 29 include Collision in Korea (1995), Chemical Weapons Convention Enters into Force (1997), Cyclone Mala (2006). View all events →
Birthdays on April 29
People recorded as born on April 29 include Sinja Kraus, Aarón Anselmino, Xochitl Gomez. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 29
Remembered figures who died on April 29 include Irrfan Khan, Guido Münch, Cate Haste. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 29?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 29: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 29?
- One event currently recorded for April 29 is: Collision in Korea.
- Who was born on April 29?
- People recorded as born on April 29 include Sinja Kraus, Aarón Anselmino, Xochitl Gomez.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 29?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 29.
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