April 29
April 29 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 246 days remain until the year's end. It falls in spring (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Taurus.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On April 29 the Sun's declination is approximately +14.6°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a April 29.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- International Dance Day (UNESCO)
- Shōwa Day (Japan)
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
- 1429 — Joan of Arc led French forces to lift the Siege of Orléans during the Hundred Years' War. ↗(597 years ago)
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Battle of Orléans or Siege of Orléans may refer to:Siege of Orléans (451), during the Hunnic invasion of Gaul Battle of Orléans (463), during the Gothic war against Aegidius Siege of Orléans (1428–1429), during the Hundred Years' War, first victory of Joan of Arc Siege of Orléans (1563), during the French Wars of Religion Battle of Orléans, during the Fra...
1945 — U.S. forces liberated the Dachau concentration camp. ↗(81 years ago)more
Dachau was one of the first concentration camps built by Nazi Germany and the longest-running one, opening on 22 March 1933. The camp was initially intended to intern the Nazi Party's political opponents, which consisted of communists, social democrats, and other dissidents.
1992 — Riots erupted in Los Angeles after a jury acquitted four white police officers in the videotaped beating of Rodney King. ↗(34 years ago)more
Los Angeles, California, experienced a series of riots and civil disturbances during April and May of 1992. Civil unrest began in South Central Los Angeles on April 29, after a jury acquitted four officers of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) charged with using excessive force in the arrest and beating of Rodney King.
2011 — Prince William and Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey. ↗(15 years ago)more
The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton took place on Friday, 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London, England. William was second in the line of succession to the British throne at the time, later becoming heir apparent. The couple had been in a relationship since 2003.
Notable births
1899 — Duke Ellington, American composer and bandleader. ↗(127 years ago)more
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Music critic Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer".
1958 — Michelle Pfeiffer, American actress. ↗(68 years ago)more
Michelle Marie Pfeiffer is an American actress and producer. One of Hollywood's most bankable stars during the 1980s and 1990s, her performances have earned her various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a British Academy Film Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and one Primetime Emmy Award.
Notable deaths
1980 — Alfred Hitchcock, English-American filmmaker. ↗(46 years ago)more
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (120) | 2^3 × 3 × 5 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (246) | 2 × 3 × 41 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 29042026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +14.58° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 52 days |