Thursday, 29th May 2025

Welcome to Thursday, 29th May! It's International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Explore 61 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its full moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Gemini. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 29th May.

On 29th May, several significant moments in history remind us of the complex tapestry of human achievement and social progress. In 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo took office as Nigeria’s first elected and civilian head of state following sixteen years of military dictatorship, marking a pivotal transition for the nation. That same year, Charlotte Perrelli represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest, winning the competition in an edition notable for being the first to proceed without an orchestra or live accompaniment. These events, separated by a single year, underscore the breadth of change that can occur across different societies and cultures within relatively short timeframes.

Historically, 29th May has witnessed moments of considerable scientific and athletic significance. In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay achieved the first confirmed ascent of Mount Everest, securing their place in mountaineering history. Exactly one year later, in 1954, Diane Leather became the first woman to run a mile in under five minutes, breaking a barrier that many had considered insurmountable at the time.

On this date in 2025, the weather conditions combine with celestial circumstances to create distinctive conditions. As May draws toward its close, atmospheric patterns typical of late spring predominate across much of the Northern Hemisphere. The full moon illuminates the night sky with particular brightness, whilst astrologically, this period falls under the sign of Gemini, associated with communication and intellectual curiosity.

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29th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on May 29th embody innovative Gemini energy shaped by Uranus influence. They are thinkers who instinctively question convention and seek fresh perspectives. Their curiosity drives them to push boundaries and uncover the unexpected.

Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths lie in intellectual originality, quick wit, and adaptability. Weaknesses include restlessness, impatience, and sometimes lack of depth. Those born this day may seem emotionally detached when intellect dominates their interactions.

Love In relationships, these individuals need mental stimulation and freedom. Partners must respect their independence and share their idealistic visions. Strong communication skills create intellectual connection, yet emotional intimacy requires conscious effort.

Caree & Finance Professionally, they excel in innovation-driven fields: technology, science, media, entrepreneurship. Their trend-spotting ability makes them valuable. Financial stability requires discipline, as restlessness can trigger impulsive decisions.

Health Mental health is paramount—intellectual stagnation triggers anxiety. Regular movement and creative outlets are essential. Those born this day benefit from learning to focus their thoughts and avoid overstimulation.

That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 29th May

Name Days in Your Language: Duana, Duane, Duanna, Dwayne, Fitz, Fitzerald

Someone born on this day would be just 316 days old today — roughly 7,596 hours, 455,786 minutes, or 27,347,198 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 149. day of the year.

There are 216 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 22 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 29th May

  • Dommaraju Gukesh, Youngest contender to compete for the title of World Chess Champion (2006)
  • Paul Skenes, American baseball player (2002)
  • Puka Nacua, American football player (2001)
  • Andrew Torgashev, American figure skater (2001)
  • Gennaro Nigro, American soccer player (2000)
  • Park Ji-hoon, South Korean actor and singer (1999)
  • Markelle Fultz, American basketball player (1998)
  • Austin Reaves, American basketball player (1998)
  • Tyler Nevin, American baseball player (1997)
  • Konosuke Takeshita, Japanese professional wrestler (1995)

Lives Remembered on 29th May

  • Bernie Kerik, American police officer, 40th Police Commissioner of New York City and interior minister of the Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority (born 1955) (2025)
  • Bob Rogers, Australian radio and television host (born 1926) (2024)
  • Ronnie Hawkins, American rockabilly singer-songwriter and guitarist. (born 1935) (2022)
  • Sidhu Moosewala, Indian singer, rapper, actor and politician. (born 1993) (2022)
  • Gavin MacLeod, American actor, Christian activist, and author (born 1931) (2021)
  • Mark Eaton, American basketball player and sportscaster (born 1957) (2021)
  • B. J. Thomas, American singer (born 1942) (2021)
  • Cornelius Sim, Bruneian cardinal (born 1951) (2021)
  • Maikanti Baru, Nigerian engineer, former chief of state oil firm. (born 1959) (2020)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 29th May

  • Army Day (Argentina)
  • Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh (Baháʼí Faith) (Only if Baháʼí Naw-Rúz falls on March 21 of the Gregorian calendar)
  • Christian feast day: Bona of Pisa
  • Christian feast day: Hypomone (Eastern Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast day: Joseph Gérard
  • Christian feast day: Maximin of Trier
  • Christian feast day: Pope Alexander of Alexandria (Eastern Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast day: Pope Paul VI
  • Christian feast day: Richard Thirkeld
  • Christian feast day: Theodosia of Constantinople (Eastern Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast day: Ursula Ledóchowska
  • Christian feast day: May 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (International)
  • Oak Apple Day (England), and its related observance: Castleton Garland Day (Castleton)
  • Veterans Day (Sweden)
  • Democracy Day (Nigeria)

What Happened on 29th May?

  • Tara Air Flight 197 crashes in Nepal's Mustang District, killing 22. (2022)
  • A Cessna Citation I/SP crashes into Percy Priest Lake in Tennessee, killing all six people on board, including actor Joe Lara and his wife Gwen Shamblin Lara. (2021)
  • An oil spill in Norilsk releases 17,500 tons of diesel oil into nearby rivers. (2020)
  • One World Observatory at One World Trade Center opens. (2015)
  • A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits northern Italy near Bologna, killing at least 24 people. (2012)
  • A doublet earthquake, of combined magnitude 6.1, strikes Iceland near the town of Selfoss, injuring 30 people. (2008)
  • France rejects the Constitution of the European Union in a national referendum. (2005)
  • The National World War II Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. (2004)
  • The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the disabled golfer Casey Martin can use a cart to ride in tournaments. (2001)
  • Olusegun Obasanjo takes office as President of Nigeria, the first elected and civilian head of state in Nigeria after 16 years of military rule. (1999)