Montreal’s World Fair, Expo 67, closes with over 50 million visitors. Expo 67, officially known as the 1967 International and Universal Exposition, was one of…
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29 October 1863
Eighteen countries meet in Geneva and agree to form the International Red Cross. The International Red Cross refers to the International Red Cross and Red…
29 October 1956
Suez Crisis begins: Israeli forces invade the Sinai Peninsula and push Egyptian forces back toward the Suez Canal The Suez Canal Crisis, also known as…
29 October 1998
In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing atrocities.
29 October 1998
In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing atrocities.
29 October 2015
China announces the end of One child policy after 35 years. [rdp-wiki-embed url=’https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-child_policy’]
29 October 1390
The first trial for witchcraft in Paris leads to the death of three people. The witch trials in France provide a particularly interesting and unique…
29 October 1591
Pope Innocent IX is elected. Pope Innocent IX born Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti,was Pope from 29 October to 30 December 1591. Prior to his short papacy,…
29 October 1888
The Convention of Constantinople is signed. It guarantees free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and peace. The Convention of Constantinople was a…