March 29

What happened on March 29 in history

3 events fall on March 29, from 1461 to 1974. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on March 29

  1. 1461

    The Battle of Towton

    The bloodiest battle on English soil is fought in a snowstorm in Yorkshire.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1871

    The Royal Albert Hall opens

    Victoria attends the opening of the hall built in her husband's memory.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1974

    The Terracotta Army is found

    Farmers digging a well near Xi'an strike a life-size clay head.

    Play the 20th century round