September 29: What Happened on This Day in History
September 29th marks the 272nd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 273rd in case of leap years). There are 93 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on September 29th in history, famous birthdays on September 29th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to September 29.
What happened on September 29?
Here's what happened on September 29th in history:
- 2023: A devastating terrorist attack occurred during a religious procession celebrating the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in Baluchistan province, Pakistan. The bombing near a mosque resulted in at least 52 fatalities and dozens of injuries. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, with Islamist militants posing a significant threat. Government officials had previously warned of potential attacks, indicating a heightened risk during religious gatherings.
- 2018: A devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake triggered a catastrophic tsunami in Palu and Donggala, Indonesia, resulting in at least 408 confirmed deaths and 560 injuries. The sudden and powerful natural disaster caused widespread destruction in the region.
- 2015: A bombing attack in Baghdad resulted in the deaths of at least four people during the ongoing Iraqi Civil War.
- 2013: Violent turf wars between drug gangs erupted in three Mexican cities: Cuernavaca, Fresnillo, and Monterrey. The incident resulted in at least nine fatalities and six injuries, reflecting the ongoing challenges of organized crime in Mexico.
- 1997: Jury selection commenced for the trial of Terry Nichols, a key defendant in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which was one of the deadliest domestic terrorist attacks in U.S. history. Nichols was being tried for his role in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building that killed 168 people and injured hundreds more.
- 1991: Gus Van Sant's critically acclaimed independent film 'My Own Private Idaho', starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, makes its debut, becoming a significant work in LGBTQ+ and independent cinema.
- 1986: Action-adventure television series 'Airwolf' continues its broadcast on television.
- 1984: 'What In Name Of Love' by Naked Eyes reaches its peak chart position at #39 on the music charts, representing the band's performance in the mid-1980s pop music scene.
- 1982: A shocking public health crisis unfolds as seven people in the Chicago metropolitan area die after consuming Tylenol capsules deliberately laced with potassium cyanide. This event triggers massive changes in pharmaceutical packaging and product safety regulations across the United States.
- 1976: The sitcom 'Alice' premiered on CBS-TV, based on the movie 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore', which would become a popular television series in the late 1970s.
What famous birthdays are on September 29?
On September 29th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Kevin Durant (1988)Kevin Durant is a highly acclaimed NBA basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, widely considered one of the greatest scorers in basketball...
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Mouni Roy (1985)Mouni Roy is a popular Indian television and film actress known for her versatile roles in Bollywood and television series like 'Devon Ke...
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Anita Ekberg (1931)Iconic Swedish actress and international sex symbol best known for her memorable fountain scene in Federico Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita', which...
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Madeline Kahn (1942)Iconic American comedic actress renowned for her unique comedic style in classic films like 'Blazing Saddles' and 'Young Frankenstein'.
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Chrissy Metz (1980)Chrissy Metz is an American actress best known for her critically acclaimed role as Kate Pearson in the Emmy-winning drama series 'This Is...
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Greer Garson (1904)Greer Garson was a renowned Anglo-American actress who dominated Hollywood during World War II, winning an Academy Award for 'Mrs.
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Stephen Boss (1982)Stephen 'tWitch' Boss was a renowned professional dancer, choreographer, and TV personality famous for his appearances on 'So You Think You...
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Zachary Levi (1980)Zachary Levi is an American actor known for his leading roles in the popular TV series 'Chuck' and the superhero comedy film 'Shazam!',...
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Erika Eleniak (1969)Erika Eleniak is an American actress and model famous for her iconic role as Shauni McClain in the popular TV series Baywatch during the...
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Luke Goss (1968)Luke Goss was a British pop musician and member of the iconic 1980s boy band Bros, which he formed with his twin brother Matt.
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Who died on September 29?
On September 29th the following celebrities died:
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Lois Maxwell (2007)Canadian actress best known for playing Miss Moneypenny in multiple James Bond films across several decades, becoming an iconic supporting...
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Helen Reddy (2020)Iconic Australian-American singer and actress who became a feminist anthem symbol through her Grammy-winning song 'I Am Woman'.
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Carson McCullers (1967)Carson McCullers was a significant Southern Gothic novelist and writer who explored themes of loneliness, alienation, and human complexity...
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Tom Alter (2017)Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Hindi cinema and theater, who passed away in 2017.
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- Roy Lichtenstein (1997)
Roy Lichtenstein was a pioneering American pop artist who revolutionized modern art through his iconic comic book-style paintings.
- Charles Addams (1988)
Charles Addams was a renowned American cartoonist famous for creating 'The Addams Family' and contributing over 1,300 cartoons to The New...
- Emile Zola (1902)
Emile Zola was a French novelist, playwright, and journalist who was a leading figure in the literary movement of naturalism and an...
What day of the year is September 29?
September 29th marks the 272nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 273rd in case of leap years).
There are 93 days remaining until the end of the year.
September 29th is the 29th day of the month of September.
What day of the week is September 29?
On September 29th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.
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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 | |||||
What zodiac sign is associated with the day September 29?
The zodiac sign associated with September 29th is Libra according to the Western Zodiac.
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