May 29

    What happened on May 29 in history

    3 events fall on May 29, from 1453 to 1953. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 29

    1. 1453

      Constantinople falls

      Ottoman troops breach the walls and the Byzantine Empire ends.

      Read about Gutenberg's Print Shop, MainzPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1913

      The Rite of Spring premieres

      Stravinsky's ballet causes an uproar at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1953

      Everest is climbed

      Hillary and Tenzing reach the summit at 11.30 in the morning.

      Play the 20th century round

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