Today In History Apr 2026

Today in history, , marks a diverse array of significant global milestones, from the liberation of concentration camps to royal weddings and major scientific breakthroughs. Major Historical Events 1429: Joan of Arc arrived in Orléans to lift the siege. 1770: Captain James Cook landed at Botany Bay, Australia.

Riots began in Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict. 1997: The Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force. 2011: Prince William married Catherine Middleton . Science, Arts & Culture 1897: J.J. Thomson announced the discovery of the electron. 1913: Gideon Sundback patented the modern zipper. today in history

The first "Cat's Eyes" road reflectors were installed in Britain. 1968: The musical Hair debuted on Broadway. 2004: The last Oldsmobile was produced. Births & Deaths April 29 Celebrity Birthdays | Famous Birthdays Today in history, , marks a diverse array

Key WWII events included the liberation of Dachau, Hitler's marriage to Eva Braun , and the surrender of German forces in Italy. 1975: The US evacuated Saigon, ending the Vietnam War. Riots began in Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict

April 29 Birthdays * ianrocks, 21. * Nova Grace Prince, 6. * Sketch, 27. * SMii7Y, 28. * Xochitl Gomez, 19. * Candace Owens, 36. * Famous Birthdays On This Day - What Happened on April 29 | Britannica