Historical Events on March 29

Vietnam War Ends

Here are some historical events that happened on March 29:

1461 - During the Wars of the Roses in England, the Battle of Towton took place. It was the largest and bloodiest battle of the conflict, resulting in a decisive victory for the Yorkists and Edward IV.

1849 - The United Kingdom formally annexed the Punjab region of India, after defeating the Sikh Empire in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

1971 - A left-wing military coup took place in Mali, overthrowing President Modibo Keïta. This led to the establishment of a military junta.

1973 - The last United States troops left South Vietnam, ending direct American military involvement in the Vietnam War.

2004 - Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia became NATO members, joining the alliance during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

2008 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 12,362.47, marking its highest level since January 2008 before the financial crisis.

2010 - Two suicide bombings in the Moscow Metro killed at least 40 people and injured more than 100 others. The attacks were attributed to militants from the North Caucasus.

2014 - The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales took place after the legalization of such unions came into effect.

2017 - The United Kingdom formally triggered Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, starting the process of Brexit.

These are just a few events from history that occurred on March 29th!