Wednesday, 29th September 2004 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's World Heart Day. Explore 55 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 cloudy with temperatures between 14°C and 19°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Wednesday, 29th September in Paris, FR.
On 29 September 2004, Paris experienced cloudy conditions as the city prepared for autumn. The capital of France sits on the Seine river in the north-central part of the country and serves as a major global centre for art, fashion and culture. The weather that day reflected the transitional season, with temperatures typical of late September in the region.
This date marks significant anniversaries in aviation and judicial history. In 2006, the aviation sector confronted a major tragedy when Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 collided with an Embraer Legacy business jet near Peixoto de Azevedo in Brazil, resulting in 154 fatalities and prompting a national aviation crisis. One year earlier, in 2005, John Roberts assumed office as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States, becoming the first Chief Justice to serve for twenty years since Melville Fuller completed his tenure in 1908.
For those observing astrological calendars, 29 September falls under the sign of Libra. The moon on this date was in a waning crescent phase, characteristic of the period following the full moon as it gradually diminishes. This combination of lunar and zodiacal positioning creates the specific astronomical conditions for the day.
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A single seed knows less than the forest it becomes.
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 crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Wood).
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 2004 would be 21 years old today — just 7,873 days into life, which is roughly 188,963 hours, 11,337,810 minutes, or 680,268,641 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 273. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 93 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 40 — 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
- Lois Maxwell, Canadian actress (born 1927) (2007)
- Katsuko Saruhashi, Japanese geochemist (born 1920) (2007)
- Walter Hadlee, New Zealand cricketer and manager (born 1915) (2006)
- Michael A. Monsoor, American sailor, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1981) (2006)
- Louis-Albert Vachon, Canadian cardinal (born 1912) (2006)
- Patrick Caulfield, English painter and academic (born 1936) (2005)
- Austin Leslie, American chef and author (born 1934) (2005)
- Richard Sainct, French motorcycle racer (born 1970) (2004)
- Patrick Wormald, English historian (born 1947) (2004)
- Mabel Fairbanks, American figure skater and coach (born 1915) (2001)
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?
- 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)
- Burt Rutan's Ansari SpaceShipOne performs a successful spaceflight, the first of two required to win the Ansari X Prize. (2004)