1991⚡ Event
Battle of Khafji
The first major ground engagement of the Gulf War, the Iraqi invasion of Khafji, Saudi Arabia, began. Coalition forces recaptured the city three days later.
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What Happened on January 29?
Browse 13 historical entries recorded for January 29 — 5 events, 5 births, and 3 deaths.
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Historical Events on January 29(5)
2006⚡ Event
Irfan Pathan's Test Cricket Hat-trick
India's Irfan Pathan achieved a historic feat by becoming the first bowler to take a Test cricket hat-trick in the opening over of a match.
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2009⚡ Event
Egyptian Court Ruling on Identity Documents
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that individuals not adhering to recognized religions are eligible for government identity documents.
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2013⚡ Event
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 Crash
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 crashed near Almaty, Kazakhstan, killing all twenty-one people on board.
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2017⚡ Event
Quebec City Mosque Shooting
A lone gunman opened fire at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, resulting in six fatalities and nineteen injuries.
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Birthdays on January 29(5)
1993🎂 Birth
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a Japanese singer, model, and businesswoman.
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1997🎂 Birth
Joel Eriksson Ek
Joel Eriksson Ek is a Swedish professional ice hockey player.
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1997🎂 Birth
Jack Roslovic
Jack Roslovic is an American professional ice hockey player.
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2003🎂 Birth
Jarell Quansah
Jarell Quansah is an English professional footballer.
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Deaths on January 29(3)
2025🕊️ Death
Salwan Momika
Salwan Momika was an Iraqi refugee and anti-Islam activist.
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2025🕊️ Death
Richard Williamson
Richard Williamson was a British Catholic traditionalist bishop.
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2025🕊️ Death
2025 Potomac River mid-air collision victims
Multiple individuals died in a mid-air collision over the Potomac River in 2025.
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January 29 in History
January 29 is home to 13 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 3 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 29
Examples currently recorded for January 29 include Battle of Khafji (1991), Irfan Pathan's Test Cricket Hat-trick (2006), Egyptian Court Ruling on Identity Documents (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on January 29
People recorded as born on January 29 include Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jack Roslovic. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 29
Remembered figures who died on January 29 include Salwan Momika, Richard Williamson, 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision victims. View all →
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- What happened on January 29?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 13 entries for January 29: 5 events, 5 births, and 3 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 29?
- One event currently recorded for January 29 is: Battle of Khafji.
- Who was born on January 29?
- People recorded as born on January 29 include Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jack Roslovic.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 29?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 29.
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