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What Happened on November 29?

Discover 15 historical moments on November 295 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.

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Historical Events on November 29(5)

1979 Event

Tellico Dam project completed

The Tellico Dam project by the Tennessee Valley Authority is completed despite a Supreme Court order to shut down.

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1987 Event

Korean Air Flight 858 bombing

A time bomb planted by North Korean agents on Korean Air Flight 858 detonated over the Andaman Sea, killing all 115 people on board.

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2007 Event

Philippine soldiers mutiny during trial

During their trial for the 2003 Oakwood mutiny, Philippine soldiers led by Senator Antonio Trillanes mutinied and seized a conference room at The Peninsula Manila.

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Famous Birthdays on November 29(5)

1997🎂 Birth

Nick Richards born

Nick Richards, Jamaican basketball player, was born.

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1998🎂 Birth

MJ Melendez born

MJ Melendez, American baseball player, was born.

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1998🎂 Birth

Ye Qiuyu born

Ye Qiuyu, Chinese tennis player, was born.

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1998🎂 Birth

Lovie Simone born

Lovie Simone, American actress, was born.

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2002🎂 Birth

Yunus Musah born

Yunus Musah, American soccer player, was born.

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Notable Deaths on November 29(5)

2023🕊️ Death

Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state, has died. He was born in 1923.

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2023🕊️ Death

Taichi Yamada

Taichi Yamada, Japanese screenwriter and novelist, has died. He was born in 1934.

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2024🕊️ Death

Marshall Brickman

Marshall Brickman, Brazilian-American director, producer, and screenwriter, has died. He was born in 1939.

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2024🕊️ Death

Will Cullen Hart

Will Cullen Hart, American musician, has died. He was born in 1971.

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2024🕊️ Death

Wayne Northrop

Wayne Northrop, American actor, has died. He was born in 1947.

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November 29 in History

November 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 1979 to the present day.

Major Events on November 29

Among the most notable events on November 29: Tellico Dam project completed (1979), Michael Jackson's Thriller released (1982), Korean Air Flight 858 bombing (1987). View all events →

Famous Birthdays on November 29

Notable figures born on November 29 include Nick Richards, MJ Melendez, Ye Qiuyu. View all birthdays →

Notable Deaths on November 29

Remembered figures who died on November 29 include Henry Kissinger, Taichi Yamada, Marshall Brickman. View all →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on November 29?
November 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 November 29?
One of the most notable events on November 29 is: Tellico Dam project completed.
Who was born on November 29?
Famous figures born on November 29 include Nick Richards, MJ Melendez, Ye Qiuyu.
How many historical events happened on November 29?
Our collection records 5 historical events on November 29, spanning centuries of world history.
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