July 29: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2020: The United States imposed targeted sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his son Hafez, targeting government officials while explicitly stating that humanitarian aid and civilian welfare would not be impacted. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Kelly Craft, emphasized the nuanced approach of these economic restrictions.
• 2014: The Ukrainian Azov Battalion and the 39th battalion from Dnipropetrovsk territory defense successfully retook Novy Svit in Donetsk Oblast from pro-Russian separatists, marking a strategic territorial gain in the ongoing conflict.
• 2011: The Syrian uprising of 2011 was a critical moment in the Arab Spring, with pro-democracy demonstrations facing violent suppression by government forces. On this day, Syrian security forces brutally cracked down on peaceful protesters, resulting in at least 20 civilian deaths across multiple cities.
• 2010: Severe monsoon rains triggered extensive flooding in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, causing massive humanitarian crisis with over 1 million people displaced and more than 1,600 fatalities.
• 2004: U.S. Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts officially accepts the Democratic nomination for President of the United States during the 2004 Democratic National Convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. In his acceptance speech, Kerry promises to restore trust in the White House and presents his vision for the country's future.
• 1999: Rajendra Kumar, a prominent Indian film actor, producer, and director, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to Bollywood cinema during the mid-20th century, Kumar was a respected figure in the Indian film industry who helped shape its golden era.
• 1998: Frank Ntilikina, a professional French basketball player, was born on July 29, 1998, in France. He would later become known for his skills as a point guard and his international basketball career.
• 1995: The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-14 in their inaugural NFL exhibition game, marking a significant milestone for the expansion team.
• 1993: Thomas Browning, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, was arrested for marijuana possession, highlighting ongoing issues with substance abuse in professional sports.
• 1988: The Baltimore Orioles traded pitcher Mike Boddicker to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for promising young players Brady Anderson and Curt Schilling, a trade that would later prove significant for both teams.

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July 29th marks the 210th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 211th in case of leap years).

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July 29th is the 29th day of the month of July.

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The zodiac sign associated with July 29th is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

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