This Day in History: March 29th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 29th, listed in chronological order:

1. 1461 – During the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Towton takes place in England. It is one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the conflict.
2. 1849 – The United Kingdom formally annexes the Punjab region of India, following the conclusion of the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
3. 1867 – The British North America Act receives royal assent, creating the Dominion of Canada.
4. 1882 – The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal service organization, is founded in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
5. 1974 – The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first Emperor, is discovered by farmers in Xi’an, Shaanxi province.
6. 1974 – The local government of Sheffield, England, declares it is insolvent due to excessive spending on urban redevelopment projects.
7. 1979 – The British House of Commons passes a vote of no confidence against James Callaghan’s government, triggering a general election.
8. 2004 – Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia join NATO as full members.
9. 2010 – Two suicide bombers hit the Moscow Metro system, killing 40 people and injuring over 100 others.
10. 2014 – North Korea test-fires two Nodong medium-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, raising tensions in the region.

These events span different centuries and regions, showcasing a variety of significant historical moments that occurred on March 29th.

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