1292⚡ Event
Marco Polo begins journey home
Marco Polo began his journey home from China after many years of travel.
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What Happened on May 29?
Discover 18 historical moments on May 29 — 8 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on May 29(8)
1292⚡ Event
Mongol conquest of Song Dynasty China completed
Kublai Khan completed the Mongol conquest of the Song Dynasty, establishing the Yuan Dynasty in China.
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1953⚡ Event
Mount Everest Conquered
Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Nepali Sherpa, become the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. They achieved this feat on the expedition's final day.
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1953⚡ Event
First ascent of Mount Everest
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.
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1954⚡ Event
Diane Leather Breaks Five-Minute Mile Barrier
Diane Leather became the first woman to run a mile in less than five minutes. This achievement marked a significant milestone in women's athletics.
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1999⚡ Event
Olusegun Obasanjo takes office
President Olusegun Obasanjo took office as Nigeria's first elected and civilian head of state after 16 years of military dictatorship.
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1999⚡ Event
Eurovision Song Contest won by Sweden
Charlotte Perrelli, representing Sweden, won the Eurovision Song Contest, the first edition not to feature an orchestra or live accompaniment.
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2011⚡ Event
Hands Across Hawthorne rally
Residents of Portland, Oregon, held a rally called Hands Across Hawthorne in response to an attack against a gay couple.
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Famous Birthdays on May 29(5)
2006🎂 Birth
Dommaraju Gukesh
Dommaraju Gukesh is the youngest contender to compete for the title of World Chess Champion.
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Notable Deaths on May 29(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Gavin MacLeod
Gavin MacLeod, an American actor, Christian activist, and author, has died. He was born in 1931.
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2022🕊️ Death
Ronnie Hawkins
Ronnie Hawkins was an American rockabilly singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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2022🕊️ Death
Sidhu Moosewala
Sidhu Moosewala was an Indian singer, rapper, actor, and politician.
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2025🕊️ Death
Bernie Kerik
Bernie Kerik was an American police officer, the 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, and served as interior minister of the Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority.
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May 29 in History
May 29 is home to 18 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1292 to the present day.
Major Events on May 29
Among the most notable events on May 29: Marco Polo begins journey home (1292), Mongol conquest of Song Dynasty China completed (1292), Mount Everest Conquered (1953). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 29
Notable figures born on May 29 include Gennaro Nigro, Puka Nacua, Andrew Torgashev. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 29
Remembered figures who died on May 29 include Gavin MacLeod, Ronnie Hawkins, Sidhu Moosewala. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 29?
- May 29 is home to 18 recorded historical entries, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 29?
- One of the most notable events on May 29 is: Marco Polo begins journey home.
- Who was born on May 29?
- Famous figures born on May 29 include Gennaro Nigro, Puka Nacua, Andrew Torgashev.
- How many historical events happened on May 29?
- Our collection records 8 historical events on May 29, spanning centuries of world history.
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