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What happened today in history (March 29): The Republic of Switzerland was formed, the German submarine U-585 was sunk, economist John Kenneth Galbraith was named US ambassador to India, and more.

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Today in History, March 29: We have entered another day in March that has significant historical significance and marks the birthdays and death anniversaries of many famous personalities. This article aims to cover everything that happened that day. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day Andrej Kiska was elected President of Slovakia, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the closure of the cities of Lagos and Abuja and Pakistani cricketer Mushtaq Mohammad played his last test cricket match. Keep reading the article to find out more events.

Historical events on this day

In 1798 the Republic of Switzerland was formed.
In 1804, thousands of whites were massacred in Haiti.
In 1942 the German submarine U-585 sank.
In 1951, American citizens Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted and sentenced to death for conspiracy.
In 1961, economist John Kenneth Galbraith was appointed United States ambassador to India.
In 1962, Argentine President Arturo Frondizi fled the army.
In 2004, the Republic of Ireland became the first country
In 2013, 36 people died when a 16-story building collapsed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
In 2014, Andrej Kiska was elected president of Slovakia.
In 2020, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the closure of the cities of Lagos and Abuja.

Sports events today

In 1976, Indiana defeated Michigan 86-68 in the 38th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
In 1979, Delhi defeated Karnataka by 399 runs to win the Ranji Cricket Trophy.
In 1979, Pakistani cricketer Mushtaq Mohammad played his last Test cricket match.

Art and culture events today

In 1932, comedian Jack Benny made his radio debut on Ed Sullivan’s talk show in New York.
In 1951, José Ferrer and Judy Holliday won the Oscar for “Naked Eve” at the 23rd Academy Awards.
In 1959, “Some Like It Hot,” an American comedy film starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe, premiered at Lowe’s Capitol Theater in New York.

Notable deaths on this day

S.NO	year of death	Personality
1	1937	William Edward White was an American baseball player who played as a substitute in a professional baseball game for the Providence Grays of the National League.
2	1989	Bernard Blier was a French actor best known for his performances in films such as Jo, The Black Monocle and Buffet Froid.
3	2009	Louis Henry Saban was an American football player who played for the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference from 1946 to 1949.
4	2016	Anna Marie “Patty” Duke was an American actress who received two Golden Globe Awards and three Primetime Emmy Awards. She is best remembered for her films such as Me, Natalie and Call Me Anna.
5	2020	Alan Merrill was an American vocalist, songwriter and guitarist best recognized for his songs, ‘Shake Me’, ‘Fire in a Wax Museum’ and ‘Trisha Uptown’.

Famous birthdays on this day

S.NO	Year of birth	Personality
1	1943	Eric Idle is a popular English comedian, author, actor and singer who had his first contact with the arts at the University of Cambridge while studying.
2	1961	Amy Sedaris is a renowned American actress best recognized for her portrayal of ‘Jerri Blank’ in the series ‘Strangers with Candy’.
3	1991	N’Golo Kante is a French footballer who currently plays for the France national team and Chelsea FC. Kante is considered one of the best midfielders in the world.
4	nineteen ninety five	Brendan Gleeson is an award-winning Irish actor and director widely known for his portrayal of Professor Alastor Moody in all three Harry Potter films.
5	1968	Lucille Frances Lawless is a New Zealand actress and singer best known for her role as Xena in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess.

Conclusion

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

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 29)?

The Republic of Switzerland was formed, the German submarine U-585 was sunk, economist John Kenneth Galbraith was appointed US ambassador to India, and more.

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

Eric Idle, Brendan Gleeson, N’Golo Kante and many other famous personalities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

Indiana defeated Michigan 86-68 in the 38th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, Delhi defeated Karnataka by 399 runs to win the Cricket Ranji Trophy and more.

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