Monday, 29th August 1960 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Day against Nuclear Tests. Explore 71 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 14°C and 20°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Virgo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 29th August in Paris, FR.
On 29 August 1960, Paris experienced drizzly conditions typical of late summer in northern France. The city, situated on the Seine in the north-central region of the country, has long served as a cultural and political hub of Europe. The weather that day reflected the transitional nature of the season, with cooler temperatures beginning to assert themselves as autumn approached.
That same date saw the crash of Air France Flight 343 whilst attempting to land at Yoff Airport in Dakar, resulting in the deaths of all 63 occupants on board. The aviation accident occurred in West Africa, thousands of kilometres from the drizzly conditions affecting the French capital. Such disasters were not uncommon in the early jet age, when aircraft design and airport infrastructure were still evolving to handle increased passenger volumes and varied meteorological conditions.
On a broader historical timeline, 29 August witnessed significant events separated by decades. In 1991, Italian businessman Libero Grassi was killed by the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo after publicly refusing to pay extortion demands, marking a rare instance of organised resistance against criminal enterprises in southern Italy. Earlier, in 1831, Michael Faraday first experimentally demonstrated electromagnetic induction, a discovery that would fundamentally reshape physics and lead to the formulation of the law of induction bearing his name.
For those born on 29 August 1960, their astrological sign was Virgo, and the moon was in its waning gibbous phase. DayAtlas provides detailed information about weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any date and location, allowing users to explore the specific characteristics of any day in history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 29th August 1960
Constraints breed ingenuity more reliably than freedom.
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 gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 29th August
Name Days in Your Language: Candace, Candice, Poppy, Sabina, Sabra, Sabrina
Someone born on this day in 1960 would be 65 years old today — just 23,974 days into life, which is roughly 575,378 hours, 34,522,702 minutes, or 2,071,362,170 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
- Elizabeth Fraser, Scottish singer-songwriter (1963)
- Carl Banks, American football player and sportscaster (1962)
- Hiroki Kikuta, Japanese game designer and composer (1962)
- Ian James Corlett, Canadian voice actor, writer, producer and author (1962)
- Simon Thurley, English historian and academic (1962)
- Richard Angelo, American serial killer and poisoner (1962)
- Carsten Fischer, German field hockey player (1961)
- Rodney McCray, American basketball player (1961)
- Todd English, American chef and author (1960)
- Tony MacAlpine, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (1960)
Lives Remembered on 29th August
- Johnny Gaudreau, American ice hockey player (born 1993) (2024)
- Mike Enriquez, Filipino broadcaster (born 1951) (2023)
- Ed Asner, American actor (born 1929) (2021)
- Lee "Scratch" Perry, Jamaican reggae producer (born 1936) (2021)
- Jacques Rogge, Belgian orthopedic surgeon, Olympic sailor and the 8th President of the International Olympic Committee (born 1942) (2021)
- James Mirrlees, Scottish economist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1936) (2018)
- Paul Taylor, American choreographer (born 1930) (2018)
- Gene Wilder, American stage and screen comic actor, screenwriter, film director, and author (born 1933) (2016)
- Octavio Brunetti, Argentine pianist and composer (born 1975) (2014)
- Björn Waldegård, Swedish race car driver (born 1943) (2014)
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)