Thursday, 29th September 2022 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Heart Day. Explore 55 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 cloudy with temperatures between 5°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Libra. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 29th September in London, GB.
On 29th September 2022, London experienced cloudy conditions as the city entered the autumn season. The capital of England serves as a major global financial and cultural centre, with centuries of historical significance reflected in its landmarks and institutions. The weather patterns typical of this time of year often bring overcast skies across the south-east of England, creating conditions familiar to residents and visitors alike.
The date marks several significant moments in modern history. In 2006, a mid-air collision between Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 and an Embraer Legacy business jet near Peixoto de Azevedo, Brazil, resulted in 154 deaths and triggered a major aviation crisis in the country. Nearly half a century earlier, in 1918, the Battle of St Quentin Canal took place during the First World War, with the British Fourth Army achieving the first breach of the German defensive Hindenburg Line, a turning point in the conflict. These historical events underscore the significance of this date across different eras and continents.
Among notable figures connected to this date, John Roberts achieved a landmark moment in 2005 when he became the 17th Chief Justice of the United States, beginning a tenure that would eventually span more than two decades and make him the first Chief Justice to serve such a lengthy period since Melville Fuller in 1908.
As of 29th September 2022, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase, whilst those born on this date fell under the Libra zodiac sign. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions on any given day, historical events, and notable births and deaths across different dates and locations worldwide.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 29th September 2022
The mind learns in pairs—doubt paired with curiosity births clarity.
Fortune of the Day
29th September in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on September 29th blend Libran charm with sharp intellectual insight. Mercury's influence makes them skilled communicators who think as deeply as they feel. Master Number 11 grants them rare spiritual intuition and inner wisdom beyond their years.
Strengths & Weaknesses These natives excel as diplomats and peacekeepers with a strong sense of fairness. Their weakness lies in indecision and appearing superficial when intellect dominates emotion. Over-analysis can lead to paralysis and missed opportunities.
Love In relationships, September 29th individuals seek intellectual and emotional equilibrium. They need partners who value meaningful conversation and emotional depth. Superficial connections leave them unfulfilled—spiritual connection is non-negotiable.
Caree & Finance These people thrive as consultants, mediators, or in creative communication roles. Financial stability comes through analytical skill and strategic thinking, though hasty decisions threaten progress. Partnership and collaboration are their economic strengths.
Health Those born on this day benefit greatly from mental practices like meditation and journaling to maintain equilibrium. Nervous tension builds quickly from overthinking—regular physical activity is essential. Social harmony directly influences their physical wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Water).
Fun Facts About 29th September
Name Days in Your Language: Carmichael, Mia, Micaela, Micah, Michael, Michaela, Micheal, Michele, Micheline, Michelle, Mickey, Miguel, Mikaela, Mikala, Mikayla, Mike, Mikel, Mitch, Mitchel, Mitchell
Someone born on this day in 2022 would be 3 years old today — just 1,299 days into life, which is roughly 31,187 hours, 1,871,260 minutes, or 112,275,650 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 272. day of the year.
There are 93 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 39 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 29th September
- Jaden McDaniels, American basketball player (2000)
- Choi Ye-na, South Korean singer and dancer (1999)
- Sasha Lane, American actress (1995)
- Halsey, American singer (1994)
- Nicholas Galitzine, English actor (1994)
- Enxhi Seli-Zacharias, German politician (1993)
- Souleymane Doukara, French footballer (1991)
- Jordan Schroeder, American ice hockey player (1990)
- Shyima Hall, Egyptian human rights activist (1989)
- Kevin Durant, American basketball player (1988)
Lives Remembered on 29th September
- Patrick Murray, British actor (born 1956) (2025)
- Alan McDonald, Scottish Church Minister (born 1951) (2025)
- Ozzie Virgil Sr., Dominican baseball player and coach (born 1932) (2024)
- Kathleen Booth, British computer scientist and mathematician (born 1922) (2022)
- Akissi Kouamé, Ivorian army officer (born 1955) (2022)
- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti Emir (born 1929) (2020)
- Helen Reddy, Australian-American singer, actress, and activist (born 1941) (2020)
- Martin Bernheimer, German-American music critic (born 1936) (2019)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 29th September
- Christian feast day: Charles, Duke of Brittany
- Christian feast day: Hripsime
- Christian feast day: Jean de Montmirail
- Christian feast day: Theodota of Philippi
- Christian feast day: September 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Christian feast day: the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. One of the four quarter days in the Irish calendar. (England and Ireland). Called Michaelmas in some western liturgical traditions.
- Inventors' Day (Argentina)
- Victory of Boquerón Day (Paraguay)
What Happened on 29th September?
- Violence and low turnout mar the 2019 Afghan presidential election. (2019)
- Eleven days after the Uri attack, the Indian Army conducts "surgical strikes" against suspected militants in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. (2016)
- Over 42 people are killed by members of Boko Haram at the College of Agriculture in Nigeria. (2013)
- The special court in India convicted all 269 accused officials for atrocity on Dalits and 17 for rape in the Vachathi case. (2011)
- The 8.1 Mw Samoa earthquake results in a tsunami that kills over 189 and injures hundreds. (2009)
- The stock market crashes with the Dow Jones dropping a then record 778 points after the United States House of Representatives vote on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act fails during the beginning stages of the Great Recession. (2008)
- Calder Hall, the world's first commercial nuclear power station, is demolished in a controlled explosion. (2007)
- A Boeing 737 and an Embraer 600 collide in mid-air, killing 154 people and triggering a Brazilian aviation crisis. (2006)
- John Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States. (2005)
- The asteroid 4179 Toutatis passes within four lunar distances of Earth. (2004)