Thursday, 29th January 1959 in Stockholm
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Stockholm! It's International Puzzle Day. Explore 38 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Stockholm. 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 Stockholm brings drizzly with temperatures between -5°C and -2°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 29th January in Stockholm, SE.
On 29th January 1959, Stockholm experienced drizzly weather as the city moved through winter. The Swedish capital, situated on the eastern coast of Sweden where the Mälaren lake meets the Baltic Sea, is known for its archipelago setting and serves as the political and cultural centre of the nation. The moon was in a waxing crescent phase, and astrologically, those born on this date fell under the sign of Aquarius.
Throughout history, 29th January has marked several pivotal moments across different eras and continents. In 1814, during the Napoleonic Wars, the Battle of Brienne saw commanders Napoleon Bonaparte and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher narrowly escape capture as their forces clashed. More than a century later, in 1967, San Francisco hosted the Mantra-Rock Dance, an event that became emblematic of the counterculture movement and featured performances by Swami Bhaktivedanta and musicians including Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead.
The historical record of 29th January also includes moments of significant change within institutional and political spheres. In 1891, Liliuokalani ascended the throne to become the last monarch and only queen regnant of the Hawaiian Kingdom, marking a significant moment in Pacific history. These diverse events underscore how a single date can encompass transformative occurrences spanning centuries and continents.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 29th January 1959
Foundations rest unseen while walls catch light and eyes.
Fortune of the Day
29th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on January 29th blend classic Capricorn ambition with sharp intellect. Mercury's influence adds wit and curiosity that softens their otherwise serious demeanor. They appear reserved yet think analytically about everything.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths: logical thinking, persistence, and articulate communication. Weaknesses include overthinking and emotional distance. They tend to intellectualize feelings rather than fully experience them.
Love In relationships, they're loyal and dependable but need time to trust. Intellectual connection matters as much as emotional intimacy. Partners appreciate their honesty, though sometimes find them emotionally cool.
Caree & Finance Professionally they thrive in analytical fields: science, finance, law. Discipline paired with communication skills makes them natural leaders. Financial stability is both important and achievable for them.
Health Their wellbeing suffers under stress and mental overload. Regular movement helps release tension. They must learn to switch off and prioritize rest genuinely.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Earth).
Fun Facts About 29th January
Name Days in Your Language: Gilda, Goldie, Ophrah, Oprah, Sheldon, Shelley, Shelly, Shelton
Someone born on this day in 1959 would be 67 years old today — just 24,540 days into life, which is roughly 588,967 hours, 35,338,042 minutes, or 2,120,282,531 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 29. day of the year.
There are 336 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 5 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 29th January
- Gauri Lankesh, Indian journalist and activist (died 2017) (1962)
- Lee Terry, American politician and lawyer (1962)
- Nicholas Turturro, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (1962)
- Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist (1961)
- Cho-liang Lin, Taiwanese-American musician (1960)
- Greg Louganis, American diver and author (1960)
- Steve Sax, American baseball player (1960)
- Gia Carangi, American supermodel (died 1986) (1960)
- Judy Norton, American actress and theater director (1958)
- Diane Delano, American actress (died 2024) (1957)
Lives Remembered on 29th January
- Fritz Kreisler, Austrian-American violinist and composer (born 1875) (1962)
- William Francis Gray Swann, Anglo-American physicist (born 1884) (1962)
- Angela Thirkell, English novelist (born 1890) (1961)
- Mack Harrell, American operatic and concert baritone vocalist (born 1909) (1960)
- George S. Messersmith, American diplomat (born 1883) (1960)
- Pauline Smith, South African novelist, short story writer, memoirist and playwright (born 1882) (1959)
- H. L. Mencken, American journalist and critic (born 1880) (1956)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 29th January
- Christian feast day: Aphrahat
- Christian feast day: Gildas
- Christian feast day: Sabinian of Troyes
- Christian feast day: Sulpitius I of Bourges
- Christian feast day: Blessed Villana de' Botti
- Christian feast day: January 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Earliest day on which Fat Thursday can fall, while March 4 is the latest; celebrated on Thursday before Ash Wednesday. (Christianity)
- Kansas Day (Kansas, United States)
What Happened on 29th January?
- American Eagle Flight 5342 collided mid-air with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk operated by the United States Army and crashed into the Potomac River, killing all 67 people onboard both aircraft. (2025)
- A chartered Beechcraft 1900 crashes near the Unity oilfield in South Sudan, killing 20 people. (2025)
- Canadian truck drivers and pedestrians gathered to rally and protest on Parliament Hill against Canadian COVID-19 restrictions, which caused traffic and closures around the city. (2022)
- A gunman opens fire at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, killing six people and wounding 19 others in a spree shooting. (2017)
- Rojava conflict: The Afrin Canton declares its autonomy from the Syrian Arab Republic. (2014)
- SCAT Airlines Flight 760 crashes near the Kazakh city of Almaty, killing 21 people. (2013)
- Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is removed from office following his conviction of several corruption charges, including solicitation of personal benefit in exchange for an appointment to the United States Senate as a replacement for then-U.S. president-elect Barack Obama. (2009)
- An Egyptian court rules that people who do not adhere to one of the three government-recognised religions, while not allowed to list any belief outside of those three, are still eligible to receive government identity documents. (2008)
- The first direct commercial flights from mainland China (from Guangzhou) to Taiwan since 1949 arrived in Taipei. Shortly afterwards, a China Airlines flight lands in Beijing. (2005)
- In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush describes "regimes that sponsor terror" as an Axis of evil, in which he includes Iraq, Iran and North Korea. (2002)