August 29
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Adelphus of Metz, Beheading of St. John the Baptist, Eadwold of Cerne, Euphrasia Eluvathingal(Syro-Malabar Catholic Church), John Bunyan(Episcopal Church), Sabina, Vitalis, Sator and Repositus, August 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A Christian feast day marking the memory of several saints and events, including the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, observed by various denominations.
International Day against Nuclear Tests
An annual UN-designated day promoting awareness of the need to end nuclear tests and protect the environment.
Miners' Day(Ukraine)
A professional holiday honoring the dedication and hard work of Ukraine's miners.
Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine(Ukraine)
A solemn observance honoring those who have fallen defending Ukraine's sovereignty and freedom.
Municipal Police Day(Poland)
An annual holiday honoring the service and dedication of municipal police officers in Poland.
National Sports Day(India)
A national observance in India celebrating sporting achievements and promoting physical fitness.
Slovak National Uprising Anniversary(Slovakia)
Commemorates the 1944 Slovak National Uprising against Nazi Germany, symbolizing resistance and freedom.
Telugu Language Day(India)
Celebrates the richness and heritage of the Telugu language in India.
Adelphus of Metz
Feast day honoring Saint Adelphus of Metz, a 7th-century bishop known for his devotion.
Events
Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708).
The first copper coins are produced in Japan, marking a milestone in the country's monetary history.
The city of Melite surrenders to an Aghlabid army following a siege, putting an end to Byzantine Malta.
After a protracted siege, the city of Melite capitulates to Aghlabid forces, ending Byzantine rule in Malta.
Mainz Cathedral suffers extensive damage from a fire, which destroys the building on the day of its inauguration.
On the day of its consecration in 1009, Mainz Cathedral is devastated by a massive fire.
The Battle of Fariskur occurs during the Fifth Crusade.
Crusader forces clash with Ayyubid defenders at Fariskur during the Fifth Crusade.
Pope Urban IV succeeds Pope Alexander IV, becoming the 182nd pope.
Pope Urban IV is elected as the 182nd pope, succeeding Alexander IV in the papal lineage.
Battle of Montecatini: The army of the Republic of Pisa, commanded by Uguccione della Faggiuola, wins a decisive victory against the joint forces of the Kingdom of Naples and the Republic of Florence despite being outnumbered.
Despite being outnumbered, Pisa achieves a decisive victory over Naples and Florence at Montecatini.
Battle of Winchelsea (or Les Espagnols sur Mer): The English naval fleet under King Edward III defeats a Castilian fleet of 40 ships.
King Edward III's English fleet defeats a larger Castilian armada at the naval Battle of Winchelsea.
The Treaty of Picquigny ends a brief war between the kingdoms of France and England.
France and England sign the Treaty of Picquigny, concluding a short conflict and establishing a peace.
Pope Innocent VIII succeeds Pope Sixtus IV.
Jacopo Piccolomini-Cancellieri is elected Pope Innocent VIII, becoming the head of the Catholic Church.
Births
Otto (or Eudes)
A medieval French nobleman who governed territories in the early 11th century.
John of Artois
A 14th-century French nobleman who served in the Hundred Years’ War and at the royal court.
John Hastings
English nobleman and military commander, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, active in the Hundred Years’ War.
Janus Pannonius
Hungarian Renaissance humanist, bishop, and celebrated Latin poet of the 15th century.
García Álvarez de Toledo
Spanish nobleman and naval commander who served as the 4th Marquis of Villafranca in the 16th century.
Nicholas Pieck
Dutch Franciscan friar and martyr, one of the 19 Martyrs of Gorkum.
Henry Gage
English Royalist officer who fought for King Charles I during the English Civil War.
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
French statesman and economist who reformed finances under Louis XIV and championed mercantilism.
John Granville
English Royalist soldier and politician, instrumental in the Restoration of Charles II and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Deaths
Basil I
Basil I (811–886) was Byzantine emperor who founded the Macedonian dynasty and revitalized the empire's political and military strength.
Theodora of Thessaloniki
Theodora of Thessaloniki (812–892) was a Byzantine nun and saint celebrated for her charitable works and steadfast faith.
Wang Jipeng
Wang Jipeng (died 939) was emperor of the Min kingdom during China’s Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Li Chunyan
Li Chunyan (died 939) was a Chinese empress consort of the Min kingdom known for her ceremonial role at court.
Fu the Elder
Fu the Elder (died 956) was a Chinese empress of the Later Zhou dynasty noted for her influence at court.
Abu Taghlib
Abu Taghlib (died 979) was the Hamdanid emir of Mosul known for his military campaigns against the Byzantine frontier.
Minamoto no Yorimitsu
Minamoto no Yorimitsu (948–1021) was a Japanese nobleman and legendary samurai famed for his exploits in folklore.
Gerard of Csanád (c.980–1046) was a Venetian monk who became the first bishop of Csanád and a revered martyr-saint.
Hugh I
Hugh I (1057–1093) was the Duke of Burgundy who expanded his duchy’s influence and supported ecclesiastical reform.