May 29
This day in history:
- 1798 – United Irishmen Rebellion: Between 300 and 500 United Irishmen are executed as rebels by the British Army in County Kildare, Ireland.
- 2005 – France rejects the Constitution of the European Union in a national referendum.
- 1660 – English Restoration: Charles II is restored to the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland.
- 1903 – In the May Coup, Alexander I, King of Serbia, and Queen Draga, are assassinated in Belgrade by the Black Hand (Crna Ruka) organization.
Births:
- 1944 – Bob Benmosche, American businessman (d. 2015)
- 1987 – Rui Sampaio, Portuguese footballer
- 1988 – Tobin Heath, American soccer player
Deaths:
- 2013 – Wali-ur-Rehman, Pakistani commander (b. 1970)
- 2021 – Gavin MacLeod, American actor, Christian activist, and author (b. 1931)
- 1425 – Hongxi Emperor of China (b. 1378)
Holidays:
- Veterans Day (Sweden)
- Democracy Day (Nigeria)
- International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (International)
Random Article of the day:
Larry Cipa
Larry Cipa (born October 5, 1951) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1971 to 1973 and professional football for the New Orleans Saints from 1974 to 1975.