A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
December 29: Day of the Week
December 29, 2024 is the 364th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 2 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Sunday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is domingo.
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Here’s the December calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
December 29 Historical Event(s)
1170
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II; he subsequently becomes a saint and martyr in the Anglican Church and the Catholic Church.
1778
American Revolutionary War: 3,000 British soldiers under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell capture Savannah, Georgia.
1813
British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York during the War of 1812.
1835
The Treaty of New Echota is signed, ceding all the lands of the Cherokee east of the Mississippi River to the United States.
1876
The Ashtabula River Railroad bridge disaster occurs, leaving 64 injured and 92 dead at Ashtabula, Ohio.
1911
Mongolia gains independence from the Qing dynasty.
1934
Japan renounces the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 and the London Naval Treaty of 1930.
1949
KC2XAK of Bridgeport, Connecticut becomes the first Ultra high frequency (UHF) television station to operate a daily schedule.
1992
Fernando Collor de Mello, president of Brazil, tries to resign amidst corruption charges, but is then impeached.
2001
A fire at the Mesa Redonda shopping center in Lima, Peru, kills at least 291.
Who were born on December 29?
1709
Empress Elizabeth of Russia (d. 1762)
1876
Pau Casals, Catalan musician (d. 1973)
1908
Helmut Gollwitzer, German theologian (d. 1993)
1931
Prince Gu of Korea (d. 2005)
1932
Inga Swenson, American actress
1934
Ed Flanders, American actor (d. 1995)
1947
Ted Danson, American actor
1957
Paul Rudnick, American screenwriter/playwright
1965
Dexter Holland, American musician (The Offspring)
1970
Glen Phillips, American musician (Toad The Wet Sprocket)
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters UERDREO? Check your answers here: Make words with these letters UERDREO. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.