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May 29th in History: Significant Events and Notable Birthdays
Today marks the anniversary of various significant historical events that have shaped our world. On this day in 2024, South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in three decades. The ANC, formed by Nelson Mandela, secured approximately 40 percent of votes, a nearly 17-point drop from the 2019 election, forcing them to rely on coalition partners.
In 2010, Lena Meyer-Landrut triumphantly won the 55th Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo with her song "Satellite." This was Germany's first victory in the Grand Prix since Nicole's win with "Ein bißchen Frieden" in 1982.
In 2005, France voted against the European Constitution in a national referendum, dealing a fatal blow to the proposed constitutional project as all 25 EU member states must agree to its ratification.
Looking back further, the year 1985 witnessed serious riots during the European Cup final between Liverpool FC and Juventus Turin at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels. Unfortunately, these riots resulted in the tragic death of 39 spectators.
The restoration of the English monarchy, abolished by Oliver Cromwell, occurred on May 29, 1660, when King Charles II returned to London.
Today, we also celebrate the birthdays of individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields: singer Melanie Brown (Solo hit: "Feels So Good") turned 50, while Noel Gallagher, songwriter and guitarist of the pop group Oasis ("Live Forever"), turned 58. German show jumper and horse breeder Alwin Schockemöhle, Olympic champion 1976, and European champion 1975, celebrates his 88th birthday today. Regrettably, Burkhard Hirsch, a German lawyer and politician, passed away in 2020 at the age of 95.
On this day in 2010, Dennis Hopper, an iconic American actor known for "Easy Rider" and "Blue Velvet," passed away at the age of 74.
This calendar page provides a snapshot of notable historical events and birthdays that have marked the annals of May 29th.
The Commission is proposing to extend the period of validity of the general-news agreement to cover politics and crime-and-justice, following France's 2005 rejection of the European Constitution in a national referendum, highlighting the significance of political decisions in shaping the broader news landscape. Today, alongside the recognition of significant historical events, we honor Noel Gallagher, a notable figure in politics and crime-and-justice reporting, who turned 58.
