561day.year
Following the death of King Chlothar I at Compiègne, his four sons, Charibert I, Guntram, Sigebert I and Chilperic I, divide the Frankish Kingdom.
After King Chlothar I's death at Compiègne on November 29, 561, his four sons divided the Frankish Kingdom among themselves.
Following the death of King Chlothar I at Compiègne on November 29, 561, the Merovingian Kingdom was divided among his four sons.
Charibert I received Paris and Neustria, Guntram inherited Burgundy, Sigebert I obtained Austrasia, and Chilperic I took Soissons.
This partition marked the beginning of fractious relations and rivalries that would define Frankish politics for decades.
The division of territory reinforced the tradition of partible inheritance among the Merovingians.
It set the stage for frequent power struggles, alliances, and shifting loyalties among the Frankish nobility.
These internal divisions would later influence the consolidation efforts of the Carolingian dynasty.
561
Chlothar I
Compiègne
Charibert I
Guntram
Sigebert I
Chilperic I
Frankish Kingdom
1549day.year
The papal conclave of 1549–50 begins.
The papal conclave of 1549–50 began on November 29, 1549, as cardinals convened to elect a successor to Pope Paul III.
The papal conclave of 1549–50 began on November 29, 1549, following the death of Pope Paul III.
Cardinals from across Europe convened in the Vatican amid intense political rivalry between French and Spanish factions.
The election took place against the backdrop of the Protestant Reformation and the Council of Trent's early sessions.
Diplomatic negotiations and demands for church reform heavily influenced the deliberations.
The lengthy conclave reflected the challenge of balancing spiritual leadership with temporal power.
It ultimately shaped the direction of the Catholic Church during a critical era of religious upheaval.
1549
papal conclave of 1549–50
1777day.year
San Jose, California, is founded as Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe by José Joaquín Moraga. It is the first civilian settlement, or pueblo, in Alta California.
Spanish explorer José Joaquín Moraga establishes Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe, the first civilian settlement in Alta California.
On November 29, 1777, Governor Felipe de Neve and José Joaquín Moraga founded San Jose as Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe.
It became the first civilian town in the region previously reserved for military presidios and missions.
Moraga led settlers to cultivate the land and establish government structures.
The pueblo's founding set a precedent for Spanish colonial expansion in Alta California.
Over time, San Jose grew into a major cultural and economic center in the American West.
Today, it is known as the heart of Silicon Valley, reflecting its lasting legacy from colonial origins.
1777
San Jose, California
José Joaquín Moraga
Alta California
1807day.year
John VI of Portugal flees Lisbon from advancing Napoleonic forces during the Peninsular War, transferring the Portuguese court to Brazil.
King John VI of Portugal relocates the royal court to Brazil, escaping Napoleonic forces during the Peninsular War.
Facing the advance of Napoleon's armies, King John VI of Portugal fled Lisbon on November 29, 1807.
He transferred the Portuguese court and its treasures to Rio de Janeiro, marking a historic royal relocation.
This move elevated Brazil's status from colony to the center of the Portuguese empire.
Portuguese institutions, including the royal mint and diplomatic corps, operated from the Americas for over a decade.
The relocation influenced Brazil's path toward independence and shaped South American geopolitics.
It remains the only time a European monarch established a permanent court in the Americas.
1807
John VI of Portugal
Peninsular War
transferring
1850day.year
The treaty, Punctation of Olmütz, is signed in Olomouc. Prussia capitulates to Austria, which will take over the leadership of the German Confederation.
Prussia signs the Punctation of Olmütz, conceding leadership of the German Confederation to Austria.
On November 29, 1850, representatives of Prussia and Austria signed the Punctation of Olmütz in Moravia.
Facing diplomatic isolation and potential military conflict, Prussia agreed to cede influence over the German Confederation.
The agreement restored the dominance of conservative Austria in German affairs and reversed Prussian reforms.
Critics labeled it the 'humiliation of Olmütz' for Prussia's retreat from unification efforts.
The treaty delayed German unification and shaped the power balance in Central Europe.
It set the stage for later conflicts leading to the rise of Prussia under Bismarck.
1850
Punctation of Olmütz
Olomouc
Prussia
Austria
German Confederation
1890day.year
The Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan, and the first Diet convenes.
Japan's Meiji Constitution takes effect, inaugurating its first national legislature, the Imperial Diet.
On November 29, 1890, the Meiji Constitution officially came into force, transforming Japan's government.
For the first time, a bicameral Imperial Diet, with a House of Peers and a House of Representatives, was established.
Emperor Meiji held supreme authority under the new charter, but shared legislative power with elected and appointed members.
The constitution aimed to modernize Japan while preserving the Emperor's prerogatives.
This historic event marked Japan's emergence as a constitutional monarchy and set the stage for its rapid modernization.
1890
Meiji Constitution
Diet
1922day.year
The Armenian Revolutionary Committee declares Armenia to be a Soviet Socialist Republic, starting 71 years of Soviet rule in Armenia
Armenia is declared a Soviet Socialist Republic, initiating seven decades of Soviet governance.
On November 29, 1922, the Armenian Revolutionary Committee proclaimed the formation of the Armenian SSR.
This declaration integrated Armenia into the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics under Bolshevik rule.
The new government reorganized land, industry, and education along socialist principles.
Over the next 71 years, Armenian culture and economy would be shaped by Soviet policies.
Armenia's Soviet period left a complex legacy of modernization, political repression, and cultural transformation.
1922
Armenian Revolutionary Committee
Armenia
Soviet Socialist Republic
1943day.year
The second session of the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia (AVNOJ), held to determine the post-war ordering of the country, concludes in Jajce (present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina).
The second AVNOJ session in Jajce concludes, laying the groundwork for post-war Yugoslavia.
On November 29, 1943, the second session of the Anti-Fascist Council (AVNOJ) ended in Jajce.
Representatives of Yugoslav Partisans gathered to decide the country's future after World War II.
They rejected the return of the Yugoslav monarchy and called for a federal socialist republic.
These decisions formed the basis for the eventual creation of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia.
The Jajce session marked a decisive step toward reshaping the Balkans in the war's aftermath.
1943
Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia
Jajce
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1945day.year
The Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia is declared.
The Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia is officially declared, marking the end of monarchy.
On November 29, 1945, Yugoslavia's monarchy was formally abolished in Belgrade.
Josip Broz Tito and the Yugoslav Partisans proclaimed the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia.
The new state united six socialist republics under a federal system with Tito as prime minister.
This marked Yugoslavia's shift to a socialist federation independent of both Western and Soviet blocs.
The declaration reshaped the political landscape of post-war Southeastern Europe.
1945
Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia
1947day.year
The United Nations General Assembly approve the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine.
On November 29, 1947, the UN General Assembly voted to adopt the Partition Plan for Palestine, recommending separate Jewish and Arab states.
The United Nations General Assembly approved Resolution 181 recommending the division of the British Mandate of Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states with an international regime for Jerusalem. The vote took place after months of intense debate over the future of Palestine following World War II and the Holocaust. The proposal passed with 33 votes in favor, 13 against, and 10 abstentions. Jewish leaders accepted the plan as a path to statehood, while Arab representatives rejected it, leading to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Resolution 181 remains a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history and continues to shape the modern Israel-Palestine conflict.
1947
United Nations General Assembly
United Nations Partition Plan
Palestine
1952day.year
U.S. President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower fulfills a campaign promise by traveling to Korea to find out what can be done to end the conflict.
President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower visits Korea to assess the situation and explore ways to end the Korean War.
In late November 1952, shortly after his election victory, Dwight D. Eisenhower traveled to Korea to evaluate the stalemated conflict and fulfill his campaign promise to end the war. He met with military leaders and frontline troops, gaining firsthand insights into battlefield conditions and morale. Eisenhower's observations shaped his administration's approach to armistice negotiations, highlighting supply challenges and political complexities. His mission underscored the importance of executive oversight in military affairs and set the stage for the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement. The visit boosted public expectations for a swift resolution and influenced U.S. foreign policy during the early Cold War.
1952
Dwight D. Eisenhower
1963day.year
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson establishes the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
President Lyndon B. Johnson establishes the Warren Commission to investigate President Kennedy's assassination.
On November 29, 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order creating the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, known as the Warren Commission. Chaired by Chief Justice Earl Warren, the panel included leading figures tasked with reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing forensic data. Over ten months, the commission gathered extensive testimony and collaborated with the FBI and CIA. In its September 1964 report, it concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone and found no evidence of a larger conspiracy. While the report clarified many details, it also sparked enduring debates and conspiracy theories. The Warren Commission set precedents for federal investigations and remains a landmark inquiry in American history.
1963
Lyndon B. Johnson
Warren Commission
assassination
John F. Kennedy