29 February - Today in History - Important historical events happened on this day in India and World History
According to Gregory calendar, on February 29 is the day number 60. This day comes every fourth year. February 29 has a special significance in India and world history, because many such incidents have occurred on this day which have been recorded forever in the pages of history. Let's know some such important events which will increase your general knowledge. The facts collected will be as follows: People born on this day, demise of famous people, war treaty, freedom of any country, invention of new technologies, change of power, important National and International Day etc.
February 29 in History - Top Historical Events
| Year | Event / Incidence / Incident |
| 1744 | The natural philosopher of France, John Theophilus Desaguelle, died. He was a member of the Royal Society of London. |
| 1752 | Alaungpaya, a village chief in Upper Burma, founded the Konbaung Dynasty; by the time of his death, he had unified all of Myanmar, and driven out the French and the British. |
| 1768 | A group of Polish nobles established the Bar Confederation to defend the internal and external independence of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth against Russian influence and against King Stanis?aw II Augustus. |
| 1780 | The Omicran Delta Omega co-ed fraternity was founded by Benjamin Franklin. |
| 1792 | Embryologist Karl Ernst von Baer was born, who discovered the mammal's egg in 1827. He told about the development of the fetus from the layers of tissues. |
| 1840 | Irish-American scientist John Philip Holland was born. Who are considered to be the father of modern submarines. In 1898, he built the first underwater American vessel called Holland. |
| 1860 | The table machine was invented by Herman Hollerith. |
| 1896 | Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai was born, Morarji Desai was the sixth Prime Minister of India. |
| 1928 | Donna Culbride, American poet, writer and library director, died. Who was the first official poet of America. |
| 1936 | Nature magazine published Niels Bore's Bowl of Balls. |
| 1944 | The Admiralty Islands campaign during the Pacific War of World War II began when American forces assaulted Los Negros Island, the third largest of the Admiralty Islands. |
| 1960 | Morocco's deadliest earthquake struck the city of Agadir, killing at least 12, 000 people. |
| 1960 | Thousands of people died in the massive earthquake in the southern Moroccan city of Agadir. The magnitude of this earthquake was 6.7. |
| 1964 | US secretly developed jet fighter A-11 was finally revealed by Lyndon Baines Johnson. |
| 1968 | On civil disorders (Kennr Comm) reports against racism and demands aid were given to blacks by the National Advisory Commission. |
| 1972 | Dita beards (IIT) memo was disclosed by Jack Anderson indicating that the antitrust charges were dropped for $400000 contribution to Republican party. |
| 1984 | The Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau announced that he is resigning from his post. |
| 1984 | Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau announces retirement |
| 1988 | On the test cricket debut, 107 runs were scored by Mark Greatbatch when he was playing against England |
| 1992 | The LPGA Kemper Golf Open championship was won by Dawn Coe. |
| 1996 | In the cricket World cup 1996, Kenya defeats West Indies by taking all wickets in 93 runs. |
| 1996 | After four years of continuous firing and attacks, the siege of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, ended. |
| 2000 | In Mozambique near about 700 people died in the flood. |
| 2004 | In the 16th Academy Awards Oscar Ceremony, Sean Penn and Charlize Theron won lead acting awards sweeping all the eleven nominations like Billy Crystals hosts, Lord of the Rings, The return of the King. |
| 2004 | Alexander Kellary of International Space Station passenger Michelle Foley landed in space, but returned to the station again due to a malfunction in the space suit. |
| 2008 | Famous litterateur Dr. Bachchan Singh was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for translation for the year 2008. |
| 2012 | Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela suffering from tumor recovered after that tumor was removed from his pelvis. |
| 2012 | Construction of Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower and second-tallest structure, was completed. |
Famous Birthdays of February 29:
| Year | Name / Profession / Country |
| 1984 | Nuria Martínez / Basketball Player / Spain |
| 1948 | Patricia A. McKillip / Author / United States of America |
| 1936 | Henri Richard / Ice Hockey Player / Canada |
| 1920 | Michèle Morgan / Actress / United States of America |
| 1892 | Augusta Savage / Sculptor / United States of America |
| 1896 | Morarji Desai / Politician / India |
| 1952 | Bart Stupak / Politician / United States of America |
| 1932 | Gavin Stevens / Cricketer / Australia |
| 1980 | Clinton Toopi / Rugby Player / New Zealand |
| 1964 | Mervyn Warren / Composer / United States of America |
| 1972 | Mike Pollitt / Footballer / United Kingdom |
| 1956 | Bob Speller / Politician / Canada |
| 1956 | Aileen Wuornos / Criminal / United States of America |
| 1860 | Herman Hollerith / Business Man / United States of America |
| 1968 | Eugene Volokh / Lawyer / United States of America |
| 1972 | Dave Williams / Singer / United States of America |
| 1968 | Pete Fenson / Sportscaster / United States of America |
| 1984 | Cam Ward / Ice Hockey Player / Canada |
| 1960 | Lucian Grainge / Business Man / United Kingdom |
| 1916 | James B. Donovan / Lawyer / United States of America |
| 1928 | Seymour Papert / Mathematician / South Africa |
| 1948 | Hermione Lee / Author / United Kingdom |
| 1960 | Tony Robbins / Author / United States of America |
| 1992 | Caitlin EJ Meyer / Actress / United States of America |
| 1984 | Mark Foster / Musician / United States of America |
| 1952 | Raisa Smetanina / Skier / Russia |
| 1884 | Richard S. Aldrich / Politician / United States of America |
| 1968 | Howard Tayler / Author / United States of America |
| 1828 | Emmeline B. Wells / Poet / United States of America |
| 1932 | Masten Gregory / Racing Car Driver / United States of America |
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Read in Hindi : 29 फरवरी की प्रमुख ऐतिहासिक घटनाएं