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December 29

A look at December 29 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Andrew Johnson and Cozy Powell, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2024

    Jeju Air Flight 2216

    Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashes into a wall in Muan, South Korea, killing 179 of the 181 occupants. It is the worst aircraft accident on South Korean soil in history.

    2024 aviation accident in
  2. 2023

    South Africa

    South Africa files a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over Israeli conducts in the Gaza Strip.

    Country in Southern Africa
  3. 2013

    Formula One

    Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher suffers a massive head injury while skiing in the French Alps.

    Motorsport championship held worldwide
  4. 1996

    Guatemala

    Guatemala and leaders of Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity sign a peace accord ending a 36-year civil war.

    Country in Central America
  5. 1994

    Turkish Airlines Flight 278

    Turkish Airlines Flight 278 (a Boeing 737-400) crashes on approach to Van Ferit Melen Airport in Van, Turkey, killing 57 of the 76 people on board.

    1994 plane crash in
  6. 1975

    1975 LaGuardia Airport bombing

    A bomb explodes at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, killing 11 people and injuring more than 75.

    Terrorist attack in New
  7. 1940

    World War II

    World War II: in the Second Great Fire of London, the Luftwaffe fire-bombs London, England, killing almost 200 civilians.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  8. 1913

    Cecil B. DeMille

    Cecil B. DeMille starts filming Hollywood's first feature film, The Squaw Man.

    American filmmaker and actor
  9. 1911

    Mongolia

    Mongolia gains independence from the Qing dynasty, enthroning 8th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu as Khagan of Mongolia.

    Country in East Asia
  10. 1876

    Ashtabula River railroad disaster

    The Ashtabula River railroad disaster occurs, leaving 64 injured and 92 dead at Ashtabula, Ohio.

    1876 railroad bridge collapse
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Famous birthday twins

Born on December 29

Andrew Johnson

b. 1808

American general and politician, 17th President of the United States

Cozy Powell

b. 1947

English drummer, songwriter, and producer

Angelo Taylor

b. 1978

American hurdler and sprinter

Steven Caulker

b. 1991

English footballer

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg

b. 1958

American colonel, engineer, and astronaut

Liisa Savijarvi

b. 1963

Canadian skier

Mary Tyler Moore

b. 1936

American actress and producer

Marianne Faithfull

b. 1946

English singer-songwriter and actress

Deaths

  • 2024Jimmy Carter, American politician, 39th President of the United States
  • 2022Pelé, Brazilian footballer
  • 1995Lita Grey, American actress
  • 1986Andrei Tarkovsky, Russian director and screenwriter
  • 1834Thomas Robert Malthus, English economist
  • 1208Emperor Zhangzong of Jin, Emperor of Jin from 1189 to 1208

Holidays & observances

  • —Christian feast day: Ebrulf
  • —Christian feast day: Thomas Becket
  • —Christian feast day: Trophimus of Arles
  • —Christian feast day: December 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • —Constitution Day (Ireland)
  • —Independence Day (Mongolia)
  • —The fifth day of Christmas (Western Christianity)
  • —The fourth day of Kwanzaa (United States)

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