23 significant historical events occurred on December 29. December 29 is a date marked by several important historical events throughout history. On this day, Texas was annexed in 1845, and the tragic Wounded Knee Massacre occurred in 1890. The Jameson Raid began in 1895, and the Northern Expedition concluded in 1928. Also, the 1962 South African Grand Prix took place on this date.
Total Events
23
Time Span
1241–2021
Categories
4
Top Category
war
9 events
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density13th C.21st C.
13th Century
1 event17th Century
2 events18th Century
1 event19th Century
8 events20th Century
4 events21st Century
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