Wednesday, 29th August 2012 in London
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Wednesday, 29th August 2012 brought rainy conditions across London, a sprawling metropolis in south-east England that serves as the capital of the United Kingdom and a major global financial and cultural centre. The weather paired with a waning crescent moon phase overhead, whilst those born on this date fall under the Virgo zodiac sign, characterised by analytical and practical traits.
History records several significant events on this date across different centuries. In 1991, Italian businessman Libero Grassi was killed by the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo after publicly standing against their extortion demands, marking a notable act of resistance against organised crime in Southern Europe. More than a century earlier, in 1831, Michael Faraday first experimentally demonstrated electromagnetic induction, a groundbreaking scientific achievement that led to the formulation of the law of induction bearing his name and fundamentally shaped modern physics and electrical engineering.
The date has witnessed pivotal moments in aviation history as well, including a tragic crash in 1960 when Air France Flight 343 attempted to land at Yoff Airport in Dakar, resulting in the loss of all 63 occupants on board. These events underscore how a single calendar date can encompass both human tragedy and scientific progress, illustrating the complexity of historical records.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 29th August 2012
Soil settles before seeds take root.
Fortune of the Day
29th August in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality People born on August 29th blend sharp analytical minds with refined sensibility. Venus influence in the third decan adds charm and elegance to their earthy Virgo nature, creating thoughtful, socially graceful individuals who appreciate both logic and beauty.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include meticulous attention to detail, practical wisdom, and genuine kindness. However, they can overthink situations and set unrealistic standards that burden themselves and others.
Love In relationships, they express affection through helpful acts and considerate gestures. Venus grants sensuality and romantic intuition, yet their critical eye may occasionally wound partners unintentionally.
Caree & Finance These natives thrive in roles blending analysis with creativity—design, consulting, or skilled trades appeal naturally. Financial security comes through careful planning and discipline rather than risk-taking ventures.
Health Structured routines and healthy habits suit them well. They benefit from practices like yoga or meditation to counteract nervous tension caused by overthinking.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Water).
Fun Facts About 29th August
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Someone born on this day in 2012 would be 13 years old today — just 4,981 days into life, which is roughly 119,546 hours, 7,172,783 minutes, or 430,367,003 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 242. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 124 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 35 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 29th August
- Rio Ngumoha, English footballer (2008)
- Daryll Neita, British sprinter (1996)
- Ysaline Bonaventure, Belgian tennis player (1994)
- Lucas Cruikshank, American YouTuber and actor (1993)
- Liam Payne, English singer-songwriter from One Direction (died 2024) (1993)
- Noah Syndergaard, American baseball player (1992)
- Néstor Araujo, Mexican footballer (1991)
- Deshaun Thomas, American basketball player (1991)
- Jakub Kosecki, Polish footballer (1990)
- Chris Taylor, American baseball player (1990)
Lives Remembered on 29th August
- Octavio Brunetti, Argentine pianist and composer (born 1975) (2014)
- Björn Waldegård, Swedish race car driver (born 1943) (2014)
- Joan L. Krajewski, American lawyer and politician (born 1934) (2013)
- Medardo Joseph Mazombwe, Zambian cardinal (born 1931) (2013)
- Bruce C. Murray, American geologist and academic, co-founded The Planetary Society (born 1931) (2013)
- Ruth Goldbloom, Canadian academic and philanthropist, co-founded Pier 21 (born 1923) (2012)
- Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke, English historian and author (born 1953) (2012)
- Shoshichi Kobayashi, Japanese-American mathematician and academic (born 1932) (2012)
- Anne McKnight, American soprano (born 1924) (2012)
- Les Moss, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1925) (2012)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 29th August
- Christian feast day: Adelphus of Metz
- Christian feast day: Beheading of St. John the Baptist
- Christian feast day: Eadwold of Cerne
- Christian feast day: Euphrasia Eluvathingal (Syro-Malabar Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: John Bunyan (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Sabina
- Christian feast day: Vitalis, Sator and Repositus
- Christian feast day: August 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
- Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine (Ukraine)
- National Sports Day (India)
- Slovak National Uprising Anniversary (Slovakia)
What Happened on 29th August?
- Russo-Ukrainian war: Ukraine begins its southern counteroffensive in the Kherson Oblast, eventually culminating in the liberation of the city of Kherson. (2022)
- 2020 Women's FA Community Shield. (2020)
- At least 26 Chinese miners are killed and 21 missing after a blast in the Xiaojiawan coal mine, located at Panzhihua, Sichuan Province. (2012)
- The XIV Paralympic Games open in London, England, United Kingdom. (2012)
- Hurricane Katrina devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing up to 1,392 people and causing $125 billion in damage. (2005)
- Sayed Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, the Shia Muslim leader in Iraq, is assassinated in a terrorist bombing, along with nearly 100 worshippers as they leave a mosque in Najaf. (2003)
- Four people are killed when Binter Mediterráneo Flight 8261 crashes into the N-340 highway near Málaga Airport. (2001)
- Eighty people are killed when Cubana de Aviación Flight 389 crashes during a rejected takeoff from the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador. (1998)
- Netflix is launched as an internet DVD rental service. (1997)
- At least 98 villagers are killed by the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria GIA in the Rais massacre, Algeria. (1997)