June 29 is the 180th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (181th if leap year). It 185 days before the end of the year.
Celebrations
There is no celebration for this day!
Events
Two French journalists, Stéphane Taponier and Hervé Ghesquière, were freed
(June, 29 2011)Held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for 547 days, 2 France 3 journalists were released.
First TV news in France
(June, 29 1949)The show is presented by Pierre Sabbagh. There are about 3000 TV sets in France.
Sayings
There is no saying for this day!
Astrology
Sign of the Zodiac: 8th day of the astrological sign of Cancer.
Last events added
- Discovery of two new natural satellites for Saturn - August, 16 2004
- Nagasaki atomic bombings - August, 9 1945
- Madagascar becomes a French colony - August, 6 1896
- Atomic bombing of Hiroshima - August, 6 1945
- Explosions at the Port of Beirut - August, 4 2020