Friday, 29th April 2011 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Dance Day. Explore 44 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 7°C and 18°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 29th April in London, GB.
Friday 29th April 2011 marked a significant moment in British history when Prince William and Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey in London, an event watched by tens of millions across the globe. The Royal Wedding captivated international audiences and established a lasting cultural touchstone for the early 21st century. On this date, London, the capital of the United Kingdom, experienced drizzly conditions typical of spring weather in the city. London has served as a major global centre for politics, commerce and culture for centuries, with Westminster Abbey standing as one of its most iconic religious structures dating back to the 11th century.
The weather on 29th April 2011 was drizzly, whilst the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase and the zodiac sign was Taurus. Such atmospheric conditions reflected the changeable nature of London's spring season. The events linked to this date span centuries of human history, from triumphs to tragedies. In 1944, British agent Nancy Wake parachuted into Auvergne, France, becoming a crucial liaison between the Special Operations Executive and the local Maquis resistance group during World War II. Further back, on 29th April 1770, British explorer James Cook and the crew of HMS Endeavour made the first recorded European landfall on the eastern coast of Australia at Botany Bay, an expedition that would reshape global geography and colonial history.
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Fortune of the Day
29th April in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 29 April blend Venusian sensuality with Saturnian discipline. They are grounded, patient and dependable, yet possess inner structure beyond typical Taurus traits. Master Number 33 grants them spiritual depth and exceptional capacity to inspire and teach others.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are endurance, loyalty and practical wisdom combined with integrity. They accomplish goals methodically and create stability. Weaknesses include stubbornness and inflexibility; compromise doesn't come naturally to them.
Love Those born this day seek profound emotional and physical connection in relationships. They are devoted and steadfast, though slow to open emotionally. Their sensory nature paired with Saturn influence creates lasting, grounded partnerships built on genuine commitment.
Caree & Finance April 29 natives excel in roles merging creativity with structure: craftwork, design, teaching or finance. They are conscientious workers with natural business acumen. Financial security matters deeply; they save methodically and invest wisely for long-term stability.
Health These individuals thrive with consistent movement and sensory self-care practices. They tend toward over-indulgence in comfort and rich foods. A balanced lifestyle integrating enjoyment with discipline preserves their naturally robust constitution effectively.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 29th April
Name Days in Your Language: Duke, Hewett, Huey, Hugh, Hughes, Hugo, Hutch, Keegan, Kegan
Someone born on this day in 2011 would be 14 years old today — just 5,457 days into life, which is roughly 130,988 hours, 7,859,314 minutes, or 471,558,851 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 119. day of the year.
There are 246 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 17 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 29th April
- Mirra Andreeva, Russian tennis player (2007)
- Infanta Sofía of Spain, Spanish princess (2007)
- Xochitl Gomez, American actress (2006)
- Aarón Anselmino, Argentine footballer (2005)
- Sinja Kraus, Austrian tennis player (2002)
- Danilo, Brazilian footballer (2001)
- Mateo Retegui, Argentine-Italian footballer (1999)
- Kimberly Birrell, Australian tennis player (1998)
- Mallory Pugh, American soccer player (1998)
- Lucas Tousart, French footballer (1997)
Lives Remembered on 29th April
- Iveta Bartošová, Czech singer and actress (born 1966) (2014)
- Al Feldstein, American author and illustrator (born 1925) (2014)
- Bob Hoskins, English actor (born 1942) (2014)
- Alex Elisala, New Zealand-Australian rugby player (born 1992) (2013)
- Pesah Grupper, Israeli politician, 13th Israel Minister of Agriculture (born 1924) (2013)
- John La Montaine, American pianist and composer (born 1920) (2013)
- Kevin Moore, English footballer (born 1958) (2013)
- Marianna Zachariadi, Greek pole vaulter (born 1990) (2013)
- Shukri Ghanem, Libyan politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Libya (born 1942) (2012)
- Joel Goldsmith, American composer and conductor (born 1957) (2012)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 29th April
- Christian feast day: Catherine of Siena (Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican Church)
- Christian feast day: Hugh of Cluny
- Christian feast day: Robert of Molesme
- Christian feast day: Wilfrid II
- Christian feast day: April 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare (United Nations)
- International Dance Day (UNESCO)
- Shōwa Day, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period, which is April 29 and May 3–5. (Japan)
What Happened on 29th April?
- A baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox sets the all-time low attendance mark for Major League Baseball. Zero fans were in attendance for the game, as the stadium was officially closed to the public due to the 2015 Baltimore protests. (2015)
- A powerful explosion occurs in an office building in Prague, believed to have been caused by natural gas, and injures 43 people. (2013)
- National Airlines Flight 102, a Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft, crashes during takeoff from Bagram Airfield in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, killing all seven people on board. (2013)
- The Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton takes place at Westminster Abbey in London. (2011)
- The final Oldsmobile is built in Lansing, Michigan, ending 107 years of vehicle production. (2004)
- The Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 enters into force, outlawing the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons by its signatories. (1997)
- Riots in Los Angeles begin, following the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King. Over the next three days 63 people are killed and hundreds of buildings are destroyed. (1992)
- A cyclone strikes the Chittagong district of southeastern Bangladesh with winds of around 155 miles per hour (249 km/h), killing at least 138,000 people and leaving as many as ten million homeless. (1991)
- The 7.0 Mw Racha earthquake affects Georgia with a maximum MSK intensity of IX (Destructive), killing 270 people. (1991)
- A fire at the Central library of the Los Angeles Public Library damages or destroys 400,000 books and other items. (1986)