On this day in history
What happened on 29 May
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 29 May. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks, ending the Byzantine EmpireWorld
- John F. Kennedy, 35th US President, was born in BrooklineWorld
- Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount EverestWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.