December 29: What Happened on This Day in History
December 29th marks the 363rd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 364th in case of leap years). There are 2 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on December 29th in history, famous birthdays on December 29th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to December 29.
What happened on December 29?
Here's what happened on December 29th in history:
- 2020: A catastrophic explosion occurred at the airport in Aden, Yemen, resulting in at least 22 fatalities and 50 injuries. The incident highlights the ongoing instability and security challenges in the region, potentially linked to the ongoing Yemeni civil conflict.
- 2014: Operation Indian Ocean achieves a strategic victory as Somali government forces, supported by AMISOM troops, successfully capture seven towns from Al-Shabaab in the central Hiran province.
- 2011: Tokelau and Samoa move east to west along the International Date Line. This allows them to skip December 30 in order to better align their time zones with their main trading partners.
- 2010: Seven people were injured in a bomb attack by suspected Islamist insurgents in southern Thailand, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
- 2004: The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine announced its support for Mustafa Al-Barghouti during the 2005 Palestinian presidential elections.
- 1999: On December 29, 1999, in Henley-on-Thames, England, former Beatles guitarist George Harrison was the victim of a violent home invasion. Michael Anram broke into Harrison's home and stabbed him multiple times in the chest. Harrison's wife courageously intervened, wrestling the knife away from the assailant before police arrived. The attacker, who reportedly believed Harrison was the devil, was subsequently charged with attempted murder.
- 1998: On December 29, 1998, leaders of the Khmer Rouge formally apologized for the devastating genocide that occurred in Cambodia during the 1970s, which resulted in the deaths of over one million people. This rare acknowledgment came after nearly two decades of silence and was seen as a significant, though insufficient, step towards reconciliation for the survivors and families of victims.
- 1995: The First Chechen War was an intense armed conflict between the Russian Federation and the separatist Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, which began in December 1994 and continued through 1996. By late December 1995, the war had reached a critical stage, with significant military operations and humanitarian consequences. Russian federal forces were attempting to suppress the Chechen independence movement, leading to widespread destruction in the Chechen region and substantial civilian casualties.
- 1993: Actor Todd Bridges is arrested for transporting methamphetamine, highlighting personal struggles and legal challenges faced by some public figures.
- 1988: Ágnes Szávay was a notable Hungarian tennis player, recognized for her contributions to the sport.
What famous birthdays are on December 29?
On December 29th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Patricia Clarkson (1959)Patricia Clarkson is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in independent films and Hollywood productions, with...
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Ted Danson (1947)Renowned American actor best known for his iconic role as Sam Malone in the beloved sitcom 'Cheers', which ran for 11 seasons and became a...
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Jon Voight (1938)Acclaimed American actor known for Oscar-nominated performances in 'Deliverance' and 'Midnight Cowboy', winning an Academy Award for 'Coming...
![Danny McBride]()
Danny McBride (1976)Prominent American comedy actor known for roles in films like 'Pineapple Express' and HBO's 'Eastbound & Down', recognized for his...
![Diego Luna]()
Diego Luna (1979)Renowned Mexican actor known for roles in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' and 'Y Tu Mamá También', who has also directed and produced notable...
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Jon Polito (1950)Versatile character actor known for distinctive roles in Coen Brothers films and television series, with a career spanning comedy and drama.
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Jennifer Ehle (1969)Acclaimed actress known for her roles in period dramas and adaptations, particularly her memorable performance as Elizabeth Bennet in the...
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Ross Lynch (1995)American actor and musician best known for starring in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally' and the Netflix series 'Chilling Adventures of...
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Ed Flanders (1934)Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his role as Dr. Donald Westphall in the groundbreaking medical drama 'St. Elsewhere'.
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Who died on December 29?
On December 29th the following celebrities died:
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Peggy Cummins (2017)Peggy Cummins was a notable Irish actress known for her roles in film noir and classic cinema, particularly remembered for her performance...
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- Pierre Cardin (2020)
Pierre Cardin was a renowned Italian-born French fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion.
- Julius Axelrod (2004)
Renowned American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in neurotransmitter research and...
- Rainer Maria Rilke (1926)
Rainer Maria Rilke was a Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist, widely recognized as one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets.
- Vivienne Westwood (2022)
Iconic British fashion designer who revolutionized punk and avant-garde fashion, significantly influencing global style trends.
- Tullio Levi-Civita (1941)
Italian mathematician, professor and researcher on pure geometry and hydrodynamics.
- Miroslav Krleža (1981)
Prominent Croatian writer and playwright, considered one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.
- Gil de Ferran (2023)
Renowned Brazilian racing driver who won CART championships in 2000 and 2001, and the Indianapolis 500 in 2003.
What day of the year is December 29?
December 29th marks the 363rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 364th in case of leap years).
There are 2 days remaining until the end of the year.
December 29th is the 29th day of the month of December.
What day of the week is December 29?
On December 29th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.
| December | 2025 | |||||
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||
What zodiac sign is associated with the day December 29?
The zodiac sign associated with December 29th is Capricorn according to the Western Zodiac.
