October 29th is easily one of our favourite days of the year. But why is that? As it happens, October 29th is more than just another date leading up to the holiday season. Happy birthday if you’re celebrating today, and in the meantime, here are some of the most important things to know about October 29th!
On this day
1King Cyrus marched into Babylon.
In 539 BC, King Cyrus “the Great” of Persia marched into Babylon. There, he freed the Jewish captives and allowed them to return home.
2Conradin was executed.
In the year 1268, Conradin, the final rightful male successor of the German Hohenstaufen dynasty, met his demise through execution. Charles I of Sicily carried out the execution, which also claimed the life of Frederick I, Margrave of Baden.
3German sailors mutinied.
On 29 October 1918, sailors of the German fleet at Wilhelmshaven refused orders to sail out for a last battle against the Royal Navy. The mutiny spread to Kiel and then across Germany, starting the revolution that brought down the Kaiser within two weeks.
4The Suez Crisis turned into a war.
In 1956, the Suez Crisis turned into war as Israel invaded the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula. It was quickly followed by an airborne assault by France and Britain.
5China ended its one-child policy.
On 29 October 2015, China announced that all couples would be allowed two children, ending the one-child policy introduced in 1980. In 2021 the limit was raised to three, as the government grew worried about a falling birth rate.
Special Days Falling on October 29th
If you ask us, we’ll tell you October 29th is one of the best days of the year. Sure, Halloween is great, but October 29th is infinitely more awesome and important. Why? Here are just some of the reasons why!
Republic Day in Turkey
On 29 October 1923, Turkey’s Grand National Assembly proclaimed the Republic of Turkey and elected Mustafa Kemal, later known as Atatürk, as its first president. Republic Day is Turkey’s biggest national holiday.
World Psoriasis Day
World Psoriasis Day is dedicated to those suffering from psoriasis in the hopes of raising awareness about the disease and encouraging more people to do their research into what this skin disease actually means for millions. It’s an uncomfortable condition, which, while treatable, is often misunderstood.
World Stroke Day
Strokes affect people all over the world at any given moment – and they can be life-threatening. Yet, few of us actually understand what causes strokes, how to recognize signs, and what to do if we see or feel them! So, World Stroke Day is here to encourage us all to learn more and better prepare ourselves should we ever witness someone we think is having a stroke.
This month in history
The Nuremberg trials were set in motion. On 18 October 1945, indictments were filed against 24 leading Nazis. The trial opened in November, and after ten months 12 were sentenced to death, three to life in prison, four to shorter terms, and three were acquitted.
Famous Birthdays on October 29th
- Alessandro Achillini, Italian physician and philosopher, born 1463
- Josephine Beall Bruce, African-American activist, born 1853
- Bob Ross, American painter and TV personality, born 1942
- Dan Castellaneta, American voice actor (best known as Homer Simpson), born 1957
- Winona Ryder, American actor, born 1971
If you were born on October 29th…
…you’re a Scorpio! Where do we begin? Yours is easily one of the coolest zodiac signs! You’re strong, smart, ambitious, determined, and the very best friend anyone could ask for. That is as long as they do not get on the wrong side of you! If they do, they’re barely an issue as you’ll deal with them quickly. Subtlety is definitely not your thing!
Learn more about what makes you one of our favorite zodiac signs from our Scorpio facts page.
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