Thursday, 29th April 1982 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Dance Day. Explore 44 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. 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 Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 7°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 Thursday, 29th April in Paris, FR.
On 29 April 1982, Paris was experiencing drizzly weather beneath a waning gibbous moon, with the spring season well established under the zodiac sign of Taurus. Paris, the capital of France, remains one of Europe's most significant cultural and political centres, situated on the Seine River in the north-central part of the country. The city has maintained its influence across centuries through architecture, art and international diplomacy.
Throughout history, 29 April has marked various turning points in global affairs. In 1945, United States Army forces liberated Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp to be freed by Allied troops, marking a watershed moment in the exposure of Holocaust atrocities. Decades earlier, in 1944, British agent Nancy Wake parachuted into the Auvergne region of France to coordinate with local Maquis resistance groups, undertaking dangerous work that would define her wartime service. These events underscore the date's significance in European history during the twentieth century.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 29th April 1982
The weight of intention matters more than the speed of movement.
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 waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Water).
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 1982 would be 43 years old today — just 16,049 days into life, which is roughly 385,196 hours, 23,111,787 minutes, or 1,386,707,243 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
- Kirby Cote, Canadian swimmer (1984)
- Lina Krasnoroutskaya, Russian tennis player (1984)
- Megan Boone, American actress (1983)
- Jay Cutler, American football player (1983)
- Sam Jones III, American actor (1983)
- George McCartney, Northern Irish footballer (1981)
- Mathieu Biron, Canadian ice hockey player (1980)
- Bre Blair, Canadian actress (1980)
- Lee Dong-gook, South Korean footballer (1979)
- Jo O'Meara, English pop singer (1979)
Lives Remembered on 29th April
- Raymond Bussières, French actor, producer and screenwriter (born 1907) (1982)
- Alfred Hitchcock, English-American director and producer (born 1899) (1980)
- Muhsin Ertuğrul, Turkish actor and director (born 1892) (1979)
- Hardie Gramatky, American author and illustrator (born 1907) (1979)
- Theo Helfrich, German race car driver (born 1913) (1978)
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)