Discover what happened on January 29 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

January 29

Discover what happened on January 29 with HISTORY&#8217;s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian - the U.S. president - would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.

U.S. Presidents

World War I pitted Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire against Great Britain, the United States, France, Russia, Italy and Japan. New military technology resulted in unprecedented carnage. By the time the war was over and the Allied Powers claimed victory, more than 16 million people—soldiers and civilians alike—were dead.

World War I

The 1970s was an era when the women's rights, gay rights and environmental movements gained momentum. The Vietnam War came to a close, the Watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, the United States ended direct involvement in the Vietnam War and President Jimmy Carter grappled with an energy crisis, inflation and the Iran Hostage Crisis.&nbsp;

1970s

Crime

Film

Edgar Allan Poe

Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.&nbsp;

The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

U.S. Government and Politics

The Civil War was America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict, pitting the Union Army against the Confederate States of America. The war resulted in the deaths of more than 620,000 people, with millions more injured and the South left in ruins.

Civil War

Education

North Africa Campaign

Sports and recreation are an integral part of human history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.

Sports

American Revolution

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Art history tells the complex story of human civilization through art and design. It ranges from prehistoric art of the Neolithic period through Renaissance masterpieces, Impressionism, Modernism, the Bauhaus and contemporary art.

Art, Literature, and Film History

Royalty

China

World War II

British History

Cold War

Engineering

Baseball

Explore the wars, battles, leaders, civilizations, regimes, prominent figures and major events from the continent that encompasses 2 percent of the Earth’s surface. From Stonehenge to the Great Awakening to the French Revolution to the rise and fall of Communism in Russia, see how Europe’s often tumultuous history unfolded.

This Day In History: January 29

U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members

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George W. Bush describes Iraq, Iran and North Korea as “axis of evil”

“Roots” premieres on television

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King George III dies

Deng Xiaoping and Jimmy Carter sign accords

Future president William McKinley is born

German lieutenant Erwin Rommel leads daring mission in France

Peter, Paul and Mary sign their first recording contract

“The Raven” is published

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward marry

School shooting in San Diego

“Dr. Strangelove” premieres

Kansas enters the Union

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