What happened on October 29th?

China adopts a new era in family planning

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Matthew Jones
October 29, 2024

2015 China Ends One-Child Policy

On October 29, 2015, after more than three decades of strict enforcement, China officially ended its one-child policy, a significant move that marked a major shift in its population control strategy. The policy, introduced in 1980, had long been criticized for its social and demographic consequences, including an aging population and gender imbalances. By lifting the restriction, China aimed to address these challenges and stimulate economic growth, acknowledging the need for a more sustainable approach to population management in the face of changing global and domestic realities.

Chinese children go to the kindergarten hand in hand.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on October 29:

1998 ─ Hurricane Mitch made landfall, becoming one of the most destructive and deadliest hurricanes in the Atlantic.

1956 ─ Israel attacked Egypt in the Sinai Peninsula, sparking a conflict over control of the vital Suez Canal.

1929 ─ The collapse of US stock market prices triggered the beginning of the Great Depression and sent shockwaves through the global economy.

1923 ─ The Republic of Turkey was formally established, with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk leading the nation into a new era.

1901 ─ Leon Czolgosz was executed for the assassination of US President William McKinley, concluding one of the most shocking political crimes in US history.

1709 ─ The Cistercian nuns at Port-Royal were dispersed and exiled due to their involvement with the Jansenist movement.

1618 ─ British adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason, marking the end of his tumultuous life of exploration and political intrigue.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On October 29, we’re singing to:

Joseph Goebbels (1945) ─ German propagandist who played a key role in the Nazi regime, known for his mastery of mass manipulation and public persuasion.

Winona Ryder (1971) ─ Acclaimed actress recognized for her roles in iconic films such as Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On October 29, we’re saying goodbye to:

Nathan Bedford Forrest (1877) ─ Confederate general and controversial figure in American history known for his tactical military skill and post-war involvement with the Ku Klux Klan.

Jimmy Savile (2011) ─ British entertainer whose once-celebrated career later became overshadowed by posthumous revelations of widespread abuse.

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