1974⚡ Event
Peking Man fossils discovered
Fossils of Peking Man, an early human ancestor, were discovered near Beijing, China.
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What Happened on March 29?
Browse 17 historical entries recorded for March 29 — 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on March 29(7)
1974⚡ Event
Watergate scandal breaks
The Watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. It involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up.
politicslaw
1982⚡ Event
Canada Act 1982 Royal Assent
Queen Elizabeth II granted royal assent to the Canada Act 1982, ending Canada's constitutional dependence on the United Kingdom.
politicslaw
1999⚡ Event
Chamoli Earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas, killing at least 100 people.
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2010⚡ Event
Moscow Metro Bombings
Islamist separatists of the Caucasus Emirate detonated two bombs on the Moscow Metro, killing 40 people and injuring 102 others.
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2014⚡ Event
First Same-Sex Marriages in England and Wales
The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales took place following the passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.
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2017⚡ Event
UK Invokes Article 50 for Brexit
British prime minister Theresa May invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, formally beginning the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.
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Birthdays on March 29(5)
1993🎂 Birth
Birth of Thorgan Hazard
Thorgan Hazard, a Belgian footballer, was born.
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1994🎂 Birth
Birth of Jung Jae-won
Jung Jae-won, a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor, was born.
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1994🎂 Birth
Birth of Matt Olson
Matt Olson, an American baseball player, was born.
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1996🎂 Birth
Birth of Wade Baldwin IV
Wade Baldwin IV, an American basketball player, was born.
sports
2004🎂 Birth
Birth of Kim Ju-chan
Kim Ju-chan, a South Korean footballer, was born.
sports
Deaths on March 29(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Death of John Kerin
John Kerin, an Australian politician, died on this date.
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2023🕊️ Death
Death of Vivan Sundaram
Vivan Sundaram, a prominent Indian contemporary artist, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Gerry Conway
Gerry Conway, an English folk and rock drummer and percussionist, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Louis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr., an American actor, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain, an American actor, died.
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March 29 in History
March 29 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 29
Examples currently recorded for March 29 include Peking Man fossils discovered (1974), Watergate scandal breaks (1974), Canada Act 1982 Royal Assent (1982). View all events →
Birthdays on March 29
People recorded as born on March 29 include Birth of Thorgan Hazard, Birth of Jung Jae-won, Birth of Matt Olson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 29
Remembered figures who died on March 29 include Death of John Kerin, Death of Vivan Sundaram, Death of Gerry Conway. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 29?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 17 entries for March 29: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 29?
- One event currently recorded for March 29 is: Peking Man fossils discovered.
- Who was born on March 29?
- People recorded as born on March 29 include Birth of Thorgan Hazard, Birth of Jung Jae-won, Birth of Matt Olson.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 29?
- The current DayFacts collection records 7 historical events for March 29.
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