1984⚡ Event
Rajneesh movement bioterror attack
Followers of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh deliberately infected people in The Dalles, Oregon, with Salmonella. This was the first and largest bioterrorist attack in United States history.
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What Happened on August 29?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 29 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 29(5)
1991⚡ Event
Libero Grassi murdered
Italian businessman Libero Grassi was killed by the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo. He had taken a public stand against their extortion demands.
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1996⚡ Event
Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 crash
Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 crashed on approach to Svalbard Airport, Norway. All 141 people on board were killed.
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2007⚡ Event
USAF nuclear weapons incident
Six nuclear warheads were mistakenly loaded onto a United States Air Force heavy bomber. The bomber flew from Minot Air Force Base to Barksdale Air Force Base.
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2016⚡ Event
Chen Quanguo appointed Xinjiang Party Secretary
Chen Quanguo became the Chinese Communist Party secretary of Xinjiang. In this role, he later oversaw the creation of the Xinjiang internment camps.
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Famous Birthdays on August 29(5)
1993🎂 Birth
Liam Payne
Liam Payne is an English singer-songwriter from One Direction.
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Notable Deaths on August 29(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Lee "Scratch" Perry was a Jamaican reggae producer.
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2021🕊️ Death
Jacques Rogge
Jacques Rogge was a Belgian orthopedic surgeon and the 8th President of the International Olympic Committee.
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August 29 in History
August 29 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1984 to the present day.
Major Events on August 29
Among the most notable events on August 29: Rajneesh movement bioterror attack (1984), Libero Grassi murdered (1991), Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 crash (1996). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 29
Notable figures born on August 29 include Lucas Cruikshank, Liam Payne, Ysaline Bonaventure. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 29
Remembered figures who died on August 29 include Ed Asner, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Jacques Rogge. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 29?
- August 29 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 29?
- One of the most notable events on August 29 is: Rajneesh movement bioterror attack.
- Who was born on August 29?
- Famous figures born on August 29 include Lucas Cruikshank, Liam Payne, Ysaline Bonaventure.
- How many historical events happened on August 29?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 29, spanning centuries of world history.
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