This day in history: 29 april

1884: Oxford University agreed to allow female students to take examinations, though women were not yet permitted to receive degrees.
1945: The German forces in Italy officially surrendered to the Allies, effectively ending World War II in Italy (known as the Surrender of Caserta).
1945: The marriage of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun took place in Berlin, just one day before their deaths.
1951: The influential Austrian-English philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein died.

1852: The first edition of Peter Roget’s Thesaurus is published in the United States, marking a significant contribution to reference literature.
1945: U.S. troops liberated the Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany, on the same day that Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun married in Berlin.
1952: A U.S. District Court ruled President Truman’s seizure of the steel mills unconstitutional, leading to a 53-day strike by steelworkers.
1968: The musical Hair premiered on Broadway in New York City, becoming a symbol of the 1960s counterculture and the anti-Vietnam War movement.
1975: The famous photograph of a helicopter airlift from a Saigon rooftop was taken by Hubert van Es, symbolizing the end of the Vietnam War and the U.S. evacuation of South Vietnam.
1992: Deadly riots erupted in Los Angeles after the acquittal of four police officers in the beating of Rodney King, resulting in 53 deaths and widespread destruction.
1997: The Chemical Weapons Convention, an arms control treaty prohibiting chemical weapons, went into effect, with the U.S. as a signatory.

1991: Bangladesh Cyclone
One of the deadliest tropical cyclones in recorded history struck Bangladesh, particularly the Chittagong region. The disaster killed around 140,000 people and left over 10 million homeless, prompting massive relief efforts and international aid.
2013: Rana Plaza Collapse in Bangladesh
The Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 1,134 people and injuring over 2,000, making it one of the world’s worst industrial disasters.
1951: Tibet and China
Tibetan delegates arrived in Beijing to draft the Seventeen Point Agreement with the Central People’s Government, defining Chinese sovereignty and Tibetan autonomy.
1965: Pakistan Rocket Launch
Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully launched its seventh rocket in the Rehber series, marking a milestone in the country’s space program.

Significant Events

Liberation Movements and Cultural Milestones: April 29 is marked in African history for various milestones in the continent’s liberation struggles and cultural celebrations, reflecting the ongoing journey toward independence and cultural pride in several African countries.
Empress Zewditu I of Ethiopia Born (1876): Empress Zewditu I, the first female head of an internationally recognized state in Africa in modern times, was born on this day.
African World Heritage Youth Forum: Since 2011, the African World Heritage Youth Forum has celebrated African heritage around April 29, promoting the preservation and appreciation of the continent’s diverse cultural legacy.
Traditional Cultural Activities: In cities like Maputo, Mozambique, April 29 is associated with vibrant displays of traditional African arts and crafts in local markets, showcasing the continent’s rich artistic heritage.

This day in history: 29 april