Friday, 29th March 1985 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 49 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 2°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 29th March in London, GB.
On Friday, 29th March 1985, London experienced drizzly weather as residents navigated the capital's familiar grey climate. The city, situated on the Thames in south-east England, serves as the UK's political and cultural centre, housing Parliament, major financial institutions and world-class museums. For those born on this date, the zodiac sign was Aries, and the moon phase was waning gibbous, having passed its full stage several days prior.
Throughout history, 29th March has marked several significant moments in British and international affairs. In 2014, the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales took place following the passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, representing a watershed moment for LGBTQ rights in the United Kingdom. Three years later, Prime Minister Theresa May would invoke Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union on this same date in 2017, formally initiating the country's departure from the European bloc and setting in motion one of the most consequential political processes in modern British history.
Among notable figures remembered on this date is Yuri Gagarin, the Soviet cosmonaut whose funeral began in Moscow on 29th March 1968. Gagarin, the first human in space, was commemorated by tens of thousands of people attending his funeral following his fatal aircraft accident. His achievement in 1961 remains a defining moment in the history of space exploration and human scientific endeavour.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 29th March 1985
Sparks dance highest in wind, not calm.
Fortune of the Day
29th March in the Stars – Star Sign Aries
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 29 combine typical Aries drive with Jupiterian wisdom and breadth. They're enterprising, direct, and inspirational—driven to push boundaries and explore new horizons. Their impulsiveness is tempered by philosophical curiosity and an appetite for deeper understanding.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, optimism, and expansive vision that motivates others. However, impatience and overconfidence can lead to hasty decisions. They must balance bold action with thoughtful reflection to avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Love March 29 natives love intensely and passionately while craving intellectual depth. They seek partners who share their adventurous spirit and respect their need for freedom. Loyalty and desire for new experiences coexist in their hearts.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in roles requiring leadership and innovation. They succeed as entrepreneurs, teachers, or diplomats. Financially, they embrace ambitious goals—yet must guard against overconfidence in speculative ventures.
Health Their fiery nature demands regular physical activity and mental stimulation. Burnout prevention requires scheduled rest. Mindfulness practices help balance their impulsive tendencies and cultivate inner stability amid constant motion.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Wood).
Fun Facts About 29th March
Name Days in Your Language: Berthold, Fletcher, Pearl, Pearle, Pearlie, Pearline, Perla
Someone born on this day in 1985 would be 41 years old today — just 15,023 days into life, which is roughly 360,569 hours, 21,634,192 minutes, or 1,298,051,540 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 88. day of the year.
There are 277 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 13 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 29th March
- Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, English footballer (1986)
- Lucas Elliot Eberl, American actor and director (1986)
- Fernando Amorebieta, Venezuelan footballer (1985)
- Efstathios Aloneftis, Greek-Cypriot footballer (1983)
- Chokwe Antar Lumumba, American attorney, activist and politician (1983)
Lives Remembered on 29th March
- Maurice Blackburn, Canadian composer and conductor (born 1914) (1988)
- Ted Kluszewski, American baseball player and coach (born 1924) (1988)
- Luther Terry, American physician and academic, 9th Surgeon General of the United States (born 1911) (1985)
- Janet Watson, British geologist (born 1923) (1985)
- Walter Hallstein, German academic and politician, 1st President of the European Commission (born 1901) (1982)
- Frederick George Mann, British organic chemist (born 1897) (1982)
- Carl Orff, German composer and educator (born 1895) (1982)
- Nathan Farragut Twining, American general (born 1897) (1982)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 29th March
- Christian feast day: Armogastes
- Christian feast day: Berthold of Calabria
- Christian feast day: Gwynllyw
- Christian feast day: Jonas and Barachisius
- Christian feast day: Ludolph of Ratzeburg
- Christian feast day: March 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Boganda Day (Central African Republic)
- Commemoration of the 1947 Rebellion (Madagascar)
- National Vietnam War Veterans Day (United States)
- Day of the Young Combatant (Chile)
- Youth Day (Taiwan)
What Happened on 29th March?
- The ship Ever Given is dislodged from the Suez Canal. (2021)
- Prime Minister Theresa May invokes Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, formally beginning the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. (2017)
- Air Canada Flight 624 skids off the runway at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, after arriving from Toronto shortly past midnight. All 133 passengers and five crews on board survive, with 23 treated for minor injuries. (2015)
- The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales are performed. (2014)
- At least 36 people are killed when a 16-floor building collapses in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (2013)
- Two suicide bombers hit the Moscow Metro system at the peak of the morning rush hour, killing 40. (2010)
- Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia join NATO as full members. (2004)
- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat certifies Taipei 101 as the world's tallest building, based on the building having been topped out on 1 July 2003, even though the building was not completed until 31 December 2004. (2004)
- In reaction to the Passover massacre two days prior, Israel launches Operation Defensive Shield against Palestinian militants, its largest military operation in the West Bank since the 1967 Six-Day War. (2002)
- A Gulfstream III crashes on approach to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado. All 18 people on board are killed. (2001)