September 29

    What happened on September 29 in history

    7 events fall on September 29, from 1547 to 1988. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 29

    1. 1547

      Cervantes is born

      The author of Don Quixote is born at Alcalá de Henares.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1789

      The US Army is founded

      Congress creates a standing regular army.

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    3. 1829

      The Metropolitan Police first patrol

      Peel's constables walk out onto London streets.

      Read about Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester RailwayPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1938

      The Munich Agreement

      Britain and France accept German annexation of the Sudetenland.

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    5. 1954

      CERN is founded

      Twelve European states sign the convention creating the particle physics laboratory.

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    6. 1966

      The Chevrolet Camaro appears

      General Motors puts its answer to the Mustang on sale.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1988

      The shuttle returns to flight

      Discovery launches, the first mission after the Challenger disaster.

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