2024 Southport stabbings
Three children are stabbed to death and 10 other people injured at a dance studio in Southport, England. This incident, coupled with widespread online misinformation, leads to various racially motivated riots across the UK.
What happened on July 29
33 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 904 to 2025.
Standout on July 29
2021
International Space Station
The International Space Station temporarily spins out of control, moving the ISS 45 degrees out of attitude, following an engine malfunction of Russian module Nauka.
About July 29
July 29 is the 210th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 210 of 365 (211 in leap years)155 days left in the year (155 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Wednesday in 2026, Thursday in 2027, Saturday in 2028, Sunday in 2029, Monday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 31 of 2026 · Q3
- Zodiac sign
- ♌ Leo (July 23 – August 22)
- Season
- Summer in the north · Winter in the south
- July birthstone
- Rubypassion, vitality and protection
- July birth flower
- Larkspur / Water lilypositivity, grace and an open heart
- Next occurrence
- In 275 days
- Roman numerals
- XXIX.VIIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 50thDavid Berkowitz1976
- 30thCommunications Decency Act1996
- 5thInternational Space Station2021
- 1stAlon Abutbul2025
July 29 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Nothing recorded
- 25 years ago2001
- Nothing recorded
- 50 years ago1976
- David Berkowitz
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on July 29 — ages this year
- 2003Renato Veigaturns 23
- 2003Jens Castropturns 23
- 2003Johnny Brackinsturns 23
- 2000Yacine Adliturns 26
- 1998Mirjam Björklundturns 28
- 1998Tijjani Reijndersturns 28
Historical events 33
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
International Space Station
The International Space Station temporarily spins out of control, moving the ISS 45 degrees out of attitude, following an engine malfunction of Russian module Nauka.
2019 Altamira prison riot
The 2019 Altamira prison riot between rival Brazilian drug gangs leaves 62 dead.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
The first piece of suspected debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is discovered on Réunion Island.
Granges-près-Marnand train crash
Two passenger trains collide in the Swiss municipality of Granges-près-Marnand near Lausanne injuring 25 people.
2010 Kasai River ferry capsizing
An overloaded passenger ferry capsizes on the Kasai River in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in at least 80 deaths.
Eris (dwarf planet)
Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris.
Communications Decency Act
The child protection portion of the Communications Decency Act is struck down by a U.S. federal court as too broad.
Supreme Court of Israel
The Supreme Court of Israel acquits alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk of all charges and he is set free.
Margaret Thatcher
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President of France François Mitterrand sign the agreement to build a tunnel under the English Channel (Channel Tunnel).
Rajiv Gandhi
Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and President of Sri Lanka J. R. Jayewardene sign the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord on ethnic issues.
Space Shuttle Challenger
Space Shuttle Challenger launches on STS-51-F. The shuttle ends up in a lower orbit than planned due to an engine failure during ascent.
Abolhassan Banisadr
After impeachment on June 21, Abolhassan Banisadr flees with Massoud Rajavi to Paris, in an Iranian Air Force Boeing 707, piloted by Colonel Behzad Moezzi, to form the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
An estimated worldwide television audience of 750 million watched the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (combined coat of arms pictured) at St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Flag of Iran
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
David Berkowitz
In New York City, David Berkowitz (a.k.a. the "Son of Sam") kills one person and seriously wounds another in the first of a series of attacks.
Roger Williamson
Driver Roger Williamson is killed during the Dutch Grand Prix, after a suspected tire failure causes his car to pitch into the barriers at high speed.
1973 Greek republic referendum
Greeks vote to abolish the monarchy, beginning the first period of the Metapolitefsi.
Avianca
Two Avianca Douglas DC-3 airliners collide over Colombia, killing 38.
North Vietnam
Vietnam War: Off the coast of North Vietnam the USS Forrestal catches on fire in the worst U.S. naval disaster since World War II, killing 134.
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, was published by Allen & Unwin.
Korean War
Korean War: Over fears that North Korean soldiers were infiltrating refugee columns, U.S. forces concluded a four-day massacre of hundreds of civilians through shootings and air attacks near the village of Nogeun-ri.
Essential Commodities Reserves Act 1938
The Essential Commodities Reserves Act, which allowed the British government to build up reserves of essential commodities in anticipation of war, received royal assent.
Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler became leader of the National Socialist German Workers' Party.
Cape Cod Canal
The Cape Cod Canal (pictured), connecting Cape Cod Bay and Buzzards Bay in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, opened on a limited basis.
River monitor
The first shots of World War I were fired by the Austro-Hungarian river monitor Bodrog on Serbian defences near Belgrade.
Will P. Brady
In a case later termed a "legal lynching", Will P. Brady obtained a guilty verdict and death sentence against 15-year-old León Martínez Jr., five days after his arrest for killing a white woman.
Gaetano Bresci
Italian anarchist Gaetano Bresci (pictured) assassinated King Umberto I of Italy in Monza.
Augustin-Jean Fresnel
French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel submitted a memoir on the diffraction of light to the Royal Academy of Sciences, providing strong support for the wave theory of light.
Nine Years' War
Nine Years' War: French troops defeated the forces of the Grand Alliance led by William III of England at the Battle of Landen in present-day Neerwinden, Belgium.
James VI and I
The infant James VI was crowned King of Scotland at Stirling.
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: Byzantine forces defeated troops of the Bulgarian Empire at the Battle of Kleidion in the mountains of Belasica near present-day Klyuch.
Arab–Byzantine wars
Arab–Byzantine wars: Thessalonica, the Byzantine Empire's second-largest city, was sacked by Saracen raiders.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Nikolai Volkoff
Nikolai Volkoff, Yugoslav-born American professional wrestler (born 1947)
Mike Pyle (American football)
Mike Pyle, American football player and sportscaster (born 1939)
Franklin H. Westervelt
Franklin H. Westervelt, American computer scientist, engineer, and academic (born 1930)
Antony Holland
Antony Holland, English-Canadian actor, director, and playwright (born 1920)
María Antonia Iglesias
María Antonia Iglesias, Spanish journalist and author (born 1945)
M. Caldwell Butler
M. Caldwell Butler, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (born 1925)
Jon R. Cavaiani
Jon R. Cavaiani, English-American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1943)
Munir Hussain (commentator)
Munir Hussain, Indian cricketer and sportscaster (born 1929)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Mary of Bethany
Christian feast day: Mary of Bethany
Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrix
Christian feast day: Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrix
Lazarus of Bethany
Christian feast day: Lazarus of Bethany
July 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
William Pinchon
Christian feast day: William Pinchon
Lupus of Troyes
Christian feast day: Lupus of Troyes
Olaf Haraldsson
Christian feast day: Olaf II of Norway
Martha
Christian feast day: Martha of Bethany (Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran Church)
Spread across the centuries
- 10th century1
- 11th century1
- 16th century1
- 17th century1
- 19th century2
- 20th century37
- 21st century30
Earliest: Arab–Byzantine wars (904). Most recent: Alon Abutbul (2025).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about July 29
What day of the year is July 29?
July 29 is the 210th day of the year, with 155 days left after it.
What star sign is July 29?
July 29 falls under Leo (July 23 – August 22), a fire sign ruled by Sun. The birthstone for the month is Ruby.
How many things happened on July 29?
We record 81 entries for July 29: 33 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 904 to 2025.
Who was born on July 29?
Renato Veiga (2003) is among the notable births on July 29. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the July 29 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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