May 29: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2017: Philippine armed forces continued their intense military operation against Maute militants in the city of Marawi, engaging in a critical urban warfare scenario that would significantly impact the region's security landscape.
• 2016: In a tragic incident during the Conflict in Northern Mali, five United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an attack, underscoring the ongoing instability in the region.
• 2012: In response to the horrific Houla massacre, numerous Arab and Western countries collectively expelled Syrian diplomats, escalating international condemnation of the Syrian government's actions during the ongoing civil war.
• 2009: Heritage Auction Galleries holds a Signature auction in Long Beach, California, where a rare 1856-O Coronet double-eagle coin in SP-63 PCGS condition sells for an impressive US$1,437,500.
• 2005: In a significant political moment, French voters decisively rejected the draft European Union constitution, with 55% voting against the proposed treaty. This referendum sent shockwaves through European political circles and challenged the vision of a unified European political structure.
• 1992: Karl Carstens, who served as the President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1979 to 1984, died on this date. A prominent political figure, Carstens played a significant role in West German politics during a critical period of the Cold War era.
• 1989: John Cipollina, a prominent American rock musician known for his work with Quicksilver Messenger Service, passed away. Born in 1943, Cipollina was a significant figure in the San Francisco psychedelic rock scene of the 1960s.
• 1980: J.M.W. Turner's painting 'Juliet & Her Nurse' was sold at auction in New York City for $6,400,000, highlighting the significant art market value of classic works.
• 1976: Johnny Cash's song 'One Piece At A Time' achieved commercial success by reaching number 29 on the music charts, demonstrating the artist's continued popularity in the mid-1970s.
• 1974: On May 29, 1974, the United Kingdom government suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly and imposed direct rule from Westminster. This significant political decision came in the wake of the Ulster Workers' Council Strike, which had effectively paralyzed the power-sharing government established by the Sunningdale Agreement. The direct rule marked a critical moment in Northern Ireland's complex political history, reflecting the deep sectarian tensions and challenges of governance during the Troubles.

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May 29th marks the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 150th in case of leap years).

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

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