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What happened today in history (April 29): Joan of Arc arrives at the siege of Orleans, 11 Dutch ships depart to conquer Peru, Ming China occupies Taiwan, etc.

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Today in History, April 29: Finally, Saturday is here. We know most of you have been waiting for this day to come. While you may be planning how to spend your weekend, we’re here to update your knowledge on the historical significance of today. So without further ado, let’s get started.

Today was the day that Farm leader Li Zichen became Emperor of China, the English and Scottish parliaments accepted the Acts of Union, and British Astronomer John Flamsteed observed Uranus for the sixth time. Keep reading the article to know more.

Historical events on this day

In 1429, Joan of Arc came to the siege of Orleans.
In 1623, 11 Dutch ships set out to conquer Peru.
In 1661, Ming China occupied Taiwan.
In 1628, a defensive treaty was signed between Sweden and Denmark.
In 1664, the farm leader Ly Tu Thanh became Emperor of China.
In 1707, the English and Scottish parliaments accepted the Acts of Union.
In 1715, English astronomer John Flamsteed observed Uranus for the sixth time.
In 1769, Scottish engineer James Watt’s patent for a steam engine with a separate condenser was registered.
In 1813, the first American patent was granted to Jacob F. Hummel.
In 1995, Giovanni Gronchi was elected the third President of Italy.

Sports event today

In 1922, the first official International Weightlifting Federation Championships were held in Tallinn, Estonia.
In 1934, Pittsburgh became the first major city to host a home game on Sunday.
In 1981, baseball pitcher Steve Carlton became the first left-hander to throw 3,000 hits.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1912, Frank Wedekind ‘Tod und Teufel’, in Berlin.
In 1940, an American television program called Young Dr. Malone first aired on CBS.
In 1943, a comic play directed by Noël Coward called “Present Laughter” premiered in London.

Notable deaths on this day

S. NO	Year of death	Personality
first	1980	Alfred Hitchcock was an English film director and producer, considered by many to be one of the most influential and iconic figures in cinema history.
2	1987	Gus Johnson is an American sportscaster who is best known for his work as the play-by-play announcer for college basketball and football games.
3	2008	Julie Ege is a Norwegian actress and model who began her career as a beauty pageant contestant, winning the title of Miss Norway in 1962.
4	2020	Flofan Khan is one of the finest Indian film actors best remembered for films like ‘Maqbool’, ‘The Namesake’ and ‘The Lunchbox’.
5	2021	Johnny Crawford is an American actor, singer and musician. He is best known for his role as Mark McCain in the Western television series ‘The Rifleman’.

Famous birthdays on this day

S. NO	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1954	Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian, actor and writer best known as a comedian and co-creator of the hit television sitcom ‘Seinfeld’.
2	1958	Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress and producer best known for her roles in films such as ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dangeous Liaisons’.
3	1970	Uma Thurman is an American actress and model best recognized for her role in ‘Pulp Fiction’, for which she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
4	1988	Andre Russell is a Jamaican cricketer who plays for the West Indies cricket team. He is an all-rounder, known for his explosive batting and athletic fielding ability.
5	1996	Katherine Langford is an Australian actress who rose to prominence for her role as Hannah Baker in the Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why’, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series practice.

Conclusion

These are the major events that happened on April 29. We come up with such articles every day. Keep reading them for updates.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (April 29)?

Joan of Arc arrives at the siege of Orleans, 11 Dutch ships depart to conquer Peru, Ming China colonizes Taiwan, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (April 29)?

Jerry Seinfeld, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and many other famous people were born today

What sporting events happened today?

The first official International Weightlifting Federation Championships were held in Tallinn, Estonia, Pittsburgh became the first major league city to play its home match on Sunday and beyond.

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