1429 – Joan of Arc relieves Orléans. Joan of Arc arrived to lift the siege of Orléans during the Hundred Years’ War, a turning point for France.
1945 – Dachau concentration camp liberated. U.S. forces liberated Dachau concentration camp in Germany during World War II.
2011 – Royal Wedding in the UK. Prince William married Catherine, Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey.
🔬 Science & Technology
1970 – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was proposed to regulate environmental protection in the United States.
1997 – Chemical Weapons Convention takes effect. The Chemical Weapons Convention came into force, banning chemical weapons globally.
🎭 Culture & the Arts
1899 – Duke Ellington born. Duke Ellington, one of jazz’s greatest composers, was born.
1986 – Chernobyl aftermath spreads. Global cultural awareness intensified following the Chernobyl disaster.
⚽ Sports
1992 – Los Angeles riots impact sports world. Civil unrest in Los Angeles disrupted major sporting events.
2017 – Anthony Joshua wins heavyweight title. Anthony Joshua defeated Wladimir Klitschko in a major boxing event at Wembley Stadium.
🎂 Notable Birthdays – April 29
1899 – Duke Ellington – Jazz composer and bandleader.
