On May 29, history records 48 notable events, 192 famous births and 104 deaths, spanning the years 363 to 1780.
Events on this day include: The Roman emperor Julian defeats the Sasanian army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Sasanian capital, but is unable to take the city. (363); Battle of Uclés: Almoravid troops under the command of Tamim ibn Yusuf defeat a Castile and León alliance under the command of Prince Sancho Alfónsez. (1108).
Notable people born on May 29 include Charles, Prince of Viana (1421), Pope Pius III (1439), Victor, Duke of Münsterberg (1443).
Notable figures who died on this day include Jimeno Garcés of Pamplona (931), Renauld I, Count of Nevers (1040), Christopher I of Denmark (1259).
Events on 29 May 48
See all →The Roman emperor Julian defeats the Sasanian army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Sasanian capital, but is unable to take the city.
Battle of Uclés: Almoravid troops under the command of Tamim ibn Yusuf defeat a Castile and León alliance under the command of Prince Sancho Alfónsez.
Battle of Monte Porzio: A Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Dassel.
Fall of Constantinople: Ottoman armies under Sultan Mehmed II Fatih capture Constantinople after a 53-day siege, ending the Byzantine Empire.
English Restoration: Charles II is restored to the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The right of settlers in New France to enslave natives is upheld at Quebec City.
American Revolutionary War: At the Battle of Waxhaws, the British continue attacking after the Continentals lay down their arms, killing 113 and critically wounding all but 53 that remained.
Public Holidays Around The World On This Day 17
Birthdays on 29 May 192
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Deaths on 29 May 104
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