🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on August 29:

2005 ─ Hurricane Katrina made landfall near New Orleans as a Category 3 storm, causing catastrophic flooding and significant loss of life.

1970 ─ Over 30,000 Mexican American activists marched in the Chicano Moratorium in East Los Angeles to protest the Vietnam War and address broader civil rights issues. The event, which turned violent due to police intervention, was a significant moment in the Chicano civil rights movement.

1949 ─ The Soviet Union tested its first atomic bomb, known as "RDS-1," at the Semipalatinsk test site in Kazakhstan, ending the United States' monopoly on nuclear weapons and escalating the Cold War arms race.

1914 ─ As World War I escalated, British women began to join the war effort, taking on roles traditionally held by men, including working in munitions factories, serving as nurses, and joining agricultural workforces.

1862 ─ Union Major General John Pope initiated the Second Battle of Bull Run during the American Civil War, ultimately resulting in a decisive Confederate victory under General Robert E. Lee.

1842 ─ China signed the Treaty of Nanjing with Britain, concluding the First Opium War. This treaty forced China to cede Hong Kong to Britain and open several ports to British trade, marking the start of significant foreign influence in China.

70 CE ─ Jerusalem fell to Roman forces led by Titus after a brutal seven-month siege which marked a significant moment in Jewish history and led to the dispersion of Jewish people throughout the Roman Empire.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On August 29, we’re singing to:

John Locke (1632) ─ The influential English philosopher whose ideas on government, liberty, and social contracts were foundational to the Enlightenment and American founding principles.

Michael Jackson (1958) ─ The iconic singer, songwriter, and dancer who revolutionized music with his album Thriller and innovative music videos. Michael Jackson left a lasting impact on global pop culture.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On August 29, we’re saying goodbye to:

Lee Marvin (1987) ─ Acclaimed actor known for his roles in films like The Dirty Dozen and Cat Ballou, he influenced Hollywood's portrayal of action heroes and antiheroes.

Gene Wilder (2016) ─ Beloved actor, celebrated for his performances in Young Frankenstein and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

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