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September 29: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Did you know that on this day, September 29, 1996, the Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US?

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September 29th is officially Biscotti Day and World Heart Day.

We are now on the 272nd day of the year, congratulations for making it this far! There are only 93 days remaining in 2025.

September 29 in history has been an interesting day to say the least! Here you’re going to discover some important historical events, births and so much more right here!

Did you know that on this day, September 29, 1996, the Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US? It was initially named the “Nintendo Ultra 64” but was changed as Konami held a trademark for “Ultra Games.”

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 29th in history!

Historical Events

What memorable events happened on September 29 in history? Keep reading to find out!

The world record for the largest haka was broken by 6,531 people in Auckland, New Zealand.

Haka are a variety of ceremonial dances performed by Māori people, the indigenous people of New Zealand. The haka performed for this world record attempt was Ka Mate, the most widely known haka made famous by New Zealand's international rugby team, the All Blacks.

Two wild boars attacked Shakira in Barcelona while she was in a park, during which they took her bag of personal items.

Kanye West tweeted that he had changed his name to Ye.

OTD in 2018: Kanye West tweeted that he had changed his name to Ye.

The Tweet read, "The being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE."

Actor and actress Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller got engaged.

At just 0.010AU from Earth, 4179 Toutatis became the closest asteroid to Earth in the last century.

English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, “Life thru a Lens.”

OTD in 1997: English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album

The Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US.

It was named after its 64-bit central processing unit and was the last major console that used game cartridges.

Steven Spielberg’s anthology series, “Amazing Stories,” premiered on NBC-TV.

John Paul II became the first pope to visit the Republic of Ireland.

OTD in 1979: John Paul II became the first pope to visit the Republic of Ireland.

The musical film “A Star is Born” with Judy Garland as the leading actress premiered at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

OTD in 1954: The musical film "A Star is Born" with Judy Garland as the leading actress premiered at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Italy declared war on the Ottoman Empire.

The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.

Antigua, Guatemala, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

The violent earthquake destroyed over 3,000 buildings, razing most of Central America's colonial capital to the ground. After two more earthquakes in 1773 and 1776, the capital was finally moved to the location of modern-day Guatemala City.

Henry Robinson opened the first dating agency in the world.

Robinson's Citizens Advice Bureau was the first of its kind, and not only did it match servants to those who needed them like an employment agency, but it also matchmade those who couldn't find love. Although matchmakers had been around for many years, this was the first business considered as a dating agency based in London.

The Battle of Auray took place in the French town of Auray. The battle was between England and France, with the English winning.

Famous Births

Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Halsey. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.

1994

Halsey

American Singer

Age

31 years old

Born IN

New Jersey, USA

1989

Adore Delano

American Drag Queen

Age

36 years old

Born IN

California, USA

1980

Zachary Levi

American Actor

Age

45 years old

Born IN

Louisiana, USA

1980

Chrissy Metz

American Actress

Age

45 years old

Born IN

Florida, USA

Birthday & Zodiac

People who were born on this day all share the Libra star sign.

Libras love socializing and are often the center of attention amongst their peers. They’re incredibly diplomatic and are excellent at diffusing conflict with reasonable, thought-out solutions.

For all of you born in September, your allocated birthstone is the Sapphire. Did you know that the ancient Persians believed the earth sat on a giant sapphire, which was the reason why the sky is blue?

Anyone born on September 29 would likely have been conceived around January 6 in the same year.

The due date for babies conceived on September 29th, 2025, is around June 22nd, 2026.

Quotes

Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on September 29th.

1888

“I always dream a painting like that, with a group of lively figures of the pals.”

Vincent van Gogh

(Dutch Painter)

Special Holidays

If you're looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.

United States

National Biscotti Day

Today is Biscotti Day, and there are so many ways to celebrate it. You could simply eat a few biscotti cookies (or devour the whole pack), bake a delicious biscotti cake, or even rustle up a biscotti spread sandwich! So how will you celebrate National Biscotti Day?

World

World Heart Day

More than 17 million people die from heart diseases, many of which were entirely preventable. World Heart Day was created to raise awareness of this tragic fact, and the best way to participate is to go and get your ticker checked out by your doctor!

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