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What happened on March 29th?
US combat troops departed Vietnam
Nevenka Milojković
March 29, 2025
1973 American Troops Evacuate Saigon
On March 29, 1973, the final US combat troops departed Vietnam, signaling the conclusion of direct American military engagement in the Vietnam War. The withdrawal followed the signing of the Paris Peace Accords and marked a pivotal moment in one of the most divisive wars in US history.
US Secretary of State William Rogers signs the Paris Peace Accords on January 27, 1973, at Hotel Majestic.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on March 29:
1999 — Wayne Gretzky scored the final goal of his career, retiring as one of the greatest players in ice hockey history.
1974 — Farmers near Xi’an, China, discovered a subterranean chamber, uncovering the famed terra-cotta army.
1961 — The Twenty-third Amendment was certified, granting Washington, DC, residents the right to vote in presidential elections.
1867 — The Dominion of Canada was created, laying the foundation for the modern Canadian Confederation.
1461 — Edward IV defeated Henry VI in the Wars of the Roses, securing the English throne and reshaping the monarchy.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On March 29, we’re singing to:
John Tyler (1790) — 10th president of the United States, known for his role in the annexation of Texas and his contributions to American politics.
Sam Walton (1918) — American businessman who founded Walmart and Sam’s Club, revolutionizing retail and becoming a symbol of entrepreneurial success.
🪦Who Died Today?
On March 29, we’re saying goodbye to:
Emanuel Swedenborg (1772) — Swedish philosopher, theologian, and mystic remembered for his extensive writings on spirituality and the afterlife.
Johnnie Cochran (2005) — American lawyer celebrated for his courtroom charisma and high-profile cases, including his defense of OJ Simpson.
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