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What happened on April 29th?
A grand ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the British monarchy
Matthew Jones
April 29, 2025
2011 Prince William Marries Catherine Middleton in a Royal Ceremony
On April 29, 2011, Prince William married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London in a grand royal wedding watched by millions worldwide. The ceremony brought together world leaders, celebrities, and members of the British royal family for one of the most significant royal events of the 21st century. Their marriage symbolized a new chapter for the monarchy, blending tradition with modernity as Catherine, a nonroyal citizen, became the Duchess of Cambridge.
The photo shows the royal carriage carrying Prince William and Kate Middleton on the day of their wedding ceremony.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on April 29:
2018 — The Simpsons aired its 636th episode, becoming the longest-running primetime scripted television series in the United States.
1945 — The US Seventh Army liberated thousands of prisoners from the Nazi concentration camp in Dachau, Germany.
1916 — British forces surrendered to the Ottoman army in Al-Kūt, Iraq, after a five-month siege during World War I.
1770 — British explorer James Cook landed at Botany Bay, the first European arrival on the east coast of Australia.
1429 — Joan of Arc and her troops entered Orléans, turning the tide in the Hundred Years' War.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On April 29, we’re singing to:
Hirohito (1901) — Emperor of Japan who led the country through World War II and its postwar reconstruction.
Willie Nelson (1933) — American country music icon known for hits such as “On the Road Again” as well as his activism.
Jerry Seinfeld (1954) — Comedian and actor best known for cocreating and starring in Seinfeld, one of the most influential sitcoms of all time.
Daniel Day-Lewis (1957) — British actor renowned for his method acting and award-winning performances in There Will Be Blood and Lincoln.
Michelle Pfeiffer (1958) — Acclaimed actress recognized for roles in Scarface, Batman Returns, and The Fabulous Baker Boys.
🪦Who Died Today?
On April 29, we’re saying goodbye to:
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1951) — British philosopher whose works, including Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, shaped modern analytic philosophy.
Alfred Hitchcock (1980) — Master of suspense and director of film classics such as Psycho, Vertigo, and Rear Window.
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