On this day in history

What happened on 29 October

3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 29 October. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.

  1. Turkey became a republic under Mustafa Kemal AtatürkWorld
  2. Black Tuesday — Wall Street stock market crashedWorld
  3. First internet message was sent via ARPANETScience

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.