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August 29

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August 29 Zodiac Sign

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Element: Earth

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Birthstone

Peridot

Birth Flower

Gladiolus

Season

Summer

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A number of leadership, independence, and fresh starts.

August 29: This Day in History

  • 1533— Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, was executed by Spanish conquistadors in Peru.
  • 1842— The Treaty of Nanking ended the First Opium War, ceding Hong Kong to Britain.
  • 1949— The Soviet Union tested its first nuclear weapon, ending the U.S. monopoly on atomic bombs.
  • 2005— Hurricane Katrina made landfall near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, devastating New Orleans.

Famous Birthdays on August 29

  • John Locke (1632) — English philosopher whose ideas influenced modern democracy
  • Ingrid Bergman (1915) — Swedish actress known for Casablanca and Notorious
  • Michael Jackson (1958) — pop icon known as the King of Pop
  • Liam Payne (1993) — singer and former member of One Direction
  • Rebecca De Mornay (1959) — actress known for Risky Business

What Happens on August 29?

International Day against Nuclear Tests

Did You Know? August 29 Fun Facts

  • Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' is the best-selling album of all time with over 66 million copies sold.
  • John Locke's ideas about natural rights and government by consent directly influenced the American Declaration of Independence.
  • New Orleans sits below sea level, making it particularly vulnerable to flooding from hurricanes.

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