How Many Days Until December 29th

Knowing how many days ahead we have until a specific date can be very important in many situations - find out how many days are left until December 29th.


 

December 29th: Day Overview and Fun Facts

  • Day of the Year: December 29th is the 363rd day of the year in common years and the 364th in leap years.
  • Days Remaining: There are 2 days left in the year after December 29th.

Fun Facts About December 29th

  • The Wounded Knee Massacre Occurs: On December 29, 1890, U.S. troops killed nearly 300 Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, marking one of the most tragic and infamous events in Native American history.
  • Texas Joins the United States: On December 29, 1845, Texas officially became the 28th state of the United States, after declaring independence from Mexico nearly a decade earlier.
  • The Assassination of Thomas Becket: On December 29, 1170, Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II, later becoming a martyr and saint in the Catholic Church.
  • The First YMCA Opens in the United States: On December 29, 1851, the first YMCA in the U.S. was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, becoming a leading global organization promoting youth development and community programs.
  • The U.S. Inaugurates the First Bank Holiday: On December 29, 1874, the United States implemented its first national bank holiday, allowing banks to recover from financial instability.
  • The Discovery of the Element Promethium: On December 29, 1947, scientists confirmed the discovery of Promethium, a rare radioactive element used in nuclear batteries and spacecraft.
  • The Start of the Soviet Union’s Final Dissolution: On December 29, 1991, leaders of former Soviet republics met to finalize the USSR’s official dissolution, leading to the formal recognition of independent post-Soviet nations.
  • The Largest Snowstorm in U.S. History (as of 2010): On December 29, 2010, a massive snowstorm hit the Northeastern United States, dumping record-breaking snowfall and disrupting holiday travel.
  • The First Color Television Broadcast in the U.S.: On December 29, 1953, the first coast-to-coast color TV broadcast aired in the United States, changing the future of television entertainment.

Notable Birthdays:

  • Andrew Johnson (1808): 17th President of the United States, who took office after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
  • Pablo Casals (1876): Spanish cellist and conductor, considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
  • Jon Voight (1938): American actor, known for Midnight Cowboy and Coming Home.

Fun Observation

December 29th is a date of political shifts, cultural milestones, and tragic historical events. From Texas joining the U.S., the Wounded Knee Massacre, and Thomas Becket’s assassination to the first color TV broadcast and the discovery of Promethium, this day reflects both human achievement and struggle throughout history.


Number of Days Until Calendar

To quickly find the number of days until a certain date, feel free to use the following calendar:

January

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