September 29

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2021

Two wild boars attacked Shakira in Barcelona while she was in a park, during which they took her bag of personal items.

2018

Kanye West tweeted that he had changed his name to Ye.

2010

Actor and actress Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller got engaged.

2004

At just 0.010AU from Earth, 4179 Toutatis became the closest asteroid to Earth in the last century.

1997

English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, 'Life thru a Lens.'

1996

The Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US.

1985

Steven Spielberg's anthology series, 'Amazing Stories,' premiered on NBC-TV.

1979

John Paul II became the first pope to visit the Republic of Ireland.

1954

The musical film 'A Star is Born' with Judy Garland as the leading actress premiered at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

1911

Italy declared war on the Ottoman Empire.

1829

The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.

1717

Antigua, Guatemala, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

1650

Henry Robinson opened the first dating agency in the world.

1364

The Battle of Auray took place in the French town of Auray. The battle was between England and France, with the English winning.