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Historical events for
Thursday, 29 October 2026

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  • Birth

    James Boswell

    James Boswell, born October 29, 1740, was a Scottish diarist and biographer, known for his biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson.

    † 19/5/1795
  • Birth

    Wilfred Rhodes

    Wilfred Rhodes, born on October 29, 1877, was an English cricketer, considered one of the best of his time.

    † 23/8/1973
  • Birth

    Tibet (Gilbert Gascard)

    França

    Tibet (Gilbert Gascard), the creator of Ric Hochet and Chick Bill, popular mystery and western series.

  • Birth

    Richard Dreyfuss

    Richard Dreyfuss, born October 29, 1947, is an American actor famous for films such as "Jaws" and "The Goodbye Girl".

  • Birth

    José Barata-Moura

    José Barata-Moura, born on October 29, 1948, is a Portuguese philosopher, academic and musician.

  • Birth

    Carlos Paião

    Carlos Paião (1952-1988) was a prolific singer-songwriter and composer, responsible for some of the greatest hits in Portuguese popular music. With unique creativity and memorable lyrics like "Playback," he left an indelible legacy in national pop culture.

  • Birth

    Danielle Smith

    Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith (b. 1971) is a powerful conservative voice that frequently challenges Ottawa’s federal authority. Focused on provincial sovereignty and developing the energy sector (oil sands and pipelines), she is a central figure in the debate on federalism and the Western Canadian economy.

  • Birth

    Winona Ryder

    Winona Ryder, born October 29, 1971, is an American actress known for films such as "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands".

  • History

    Red Cross Foundation

    The Red Cross was founded on October 29, 1863, with the aim of “protecting the wounded and sick in war”, led by Henri Dunant.

  • History

    Beginning of the Tarrafal concentration camp

    The Portuguese authorities opened the Tarrafal concentration camp, in Cape Verde, on October 29, 1936, with the arrival of the first 152 political prisoners.

  • History

    Sending the first email

    On October 29, 1969, Leonard Kleinrock sent the first electronic message, "LO", to Douglas Engelbart, marking the beginning of electronic mail.

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    History

    Turkish National Day

    Celebration of Turkish Republic Day, marking the founding of the Turkish Republic on October 29, 1923.

  • Sport

    Lance Stroll

    Canadá

    Formula 1 driver for Aston Martin, Canada