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?
Discover 13 historical moments on January 29 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 3 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on January 29(5)
1993🎂 Birth
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a Japanese singer, model, and businesswoman.
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Notable Deaths on January 29(3)
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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 3 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1991 to the present day.
Major Events on January 29
Among the most notable events on January 29: Battle of Khafji (1991), Irfan Pathan's Test Cricket Hat-trick (2006), Egyptian Court Ruling on Identity Documents (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 29
Notable figures born on January 29 include Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jack Roslovic. View all birthdays →
Notable 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 29?
- January 29 is home to 13 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 3 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 29?
- One of the most notable events on January 29 is: Battle of Khafji.
- Who was born on January 29?
- Famous figures born on January 29 include Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jack Roslovic.
- How many historical events happened on January 29?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 29, spanning centuries of world history.
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