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.

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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.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  3. 1829

    The Metropolitan Police first patrol

    Peel's constables walk out onto London streets.

    Play the 19th century round

  4. 1938

    The Munich Agreement

    Britain and France accept German annexation of the Sudetenland.

    Play the 20th century round

  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.

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  7. 1988

    The shuttle returns to flight

    Discovery launches, the first mission after the Challenger disaster.

    Play the 20th century round