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What happened today in history (April 29): Joan of Arc arrived at the siege of Orleans, 11 Dutch ships set out to conquer Peru, the Chinese Ming dynasty occupied Taiwan, and more.

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

Today is the day that agricultural leader Li Zicheng became Emperor of China, the English and Scottish parliaments accepted the Act of Union, and English 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 arrived at the siege of Orleans.
In 1623, 11 Dutch ships set out to conquer Peru.
In 1661, the Chinese Ming dynasty occupied Taiwan.
In 1628 a defense treaty was signed between Sweden and Denmark.
In 1664, the agricultural leader Li Zicheng became emperor of China.
In 1707, the English and Scottish parliaments accepted the Act of Union.
In 1715, English astronomer John Flamsteed observed Uranus for the sixth time.
In 1769, Scottish engineer James Watt’s patent was registered for a steam engine with a separate condenser.
In 1813, the first American patent was granted to Jacob F. Hummel.
In 1995, Giovanni Gronchi was elected the third president of Italy.

Sports events today

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

Art and culture events today

In 1912, Frank Wedekind ‘Tod und Teufel’, in Berlin.
In 1940, an American television show called Young Dr. Malone was first broadcast on CBS.
In 1943, director Noël Coward’s comedy work “Present Laughter” premiered in London.

Notable deaths on this day

S.NO	year of death	Personality
1	1980	Alfred Hitchcock was a British film director and producer, considered one of the most influential and iconic figures in film history.
2	1987	Gus Johnson is an American sports announcer best known for his work as a play-by-play announcer for college football and basketball games.
3	2008	Julie Ege was a Norwegian actress and model who began her career as a beauty pageant contestant and won the title of Miss Norway in 1962.
4	2020	Irrfan Khan was one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, best remembered for his films like ‘Maqbool’, ‘The Namesake’ and ‘The Lunchbox’.
5	2021	Johnny Crawford was 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
1	1954	Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian, actor and writer best known for his work 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 ‘Dangerous Liaisons’.
3	1970	Uma Thurman is an American actress and model recognized for her performances 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.
5	nineteen ninety six	Katherine Langford is an Australian actress who rose to fame for her role as Hannah Baker in the Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why’, for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Television Series.

Conclusion

These were the main events that happened on April 29. We publish articles like this every day. Keep reading them to stay updated.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (April 29)?

Joan of Arc arrived at the siege of Orleans, 11 Dutch ships set out to conquer Peru, the Chinese Ming dynasty occupied Taiwan, and more.

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

Jerry Seinfeld, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and many other famous personalities 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 a home game on a Sunday, and more.

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