On this day in history
In 2026, April 29 falls on a Wednesday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), April 29
falls on a Wednesday
Last year it was
a Tuesday
Next year it will be
a Thursday
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The United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise becomes the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to transit the Suez Canal, navigating from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to relieve the USS Coral Sea.
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An assembly of Sikhs, known as a Sarbat Khalsa, officially declare independence for a state of Khalistan.
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Space Shuttle Challenger is launched on STS-51-B.
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