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May 29 – A Chronicle of Notable Events
In the annals of history, May 29 has been a significant date for various milestones. Herein lies an account of some of the most notable occurrences:
— In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay achieved a monumental feat by reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, marking a pivotal moment in exploration and mountaineering.
— May 29, 1967, witnessed the southeastern region of Nigeria declaring itself the Republic of Biafra, leading to the Biafran War, a conflict that lasted until 1970 and caused immense human suffering and economic devastation.
— In 1985, tragedy struck the Heysel Stadium in Brussels, where severe riots preceding the European Cup final between Liverpool FC and Juventus Turin resulted in the deaths of 39 people.
— On May 29, 1990, Boris Yeltsin became the chairman of the Russian Supreme Soviet, a significant step in Russia's transition from a Soviet state to a post-Soviet entity.
Today, we delve into the happenings of May 29, 2025:
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Historical Events
— For the first time in 30 years, the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party in South Africa, lost its majority in parliamentary elections. The party, founded by Nelson Mandela, received approximately 40 percent, nearly 17 points less than in 2019, making it dependent on coalition partners.
— Lena Meyer-Landrut clinched the 55th Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo with her song "Satellite." Since Nicole's victory with "Ein bißchen Frieden" in 1982, this marked the first time a German singer prevailed in the Grand Prix.
— French citizens rejected the European Constitution in a referendum held on May 29, 2005. The failure of the constitutional project stemmed from the requirement that all 25 EU member states must concur.
Birthdays
— Melanie Brown, a British pop singer, celebrated her 50th birthday on May 29, 1975. A former member of the Spice Girls, she enjoyed solo success with "Feels So Good."
— Noel Gallagher, a British songwriter and guitarist, former member of the pop group Oasis, celebrated his 58th birthday on May 29, 1967. Among his notable works is "Live Forever."
— Alwin Schockemöhle, a German show jumper and horse breeder, Olympic champion in 1976 and European champion in 1975, turned 88 on May 29, 1937.
— Burkhard Hirsch, a German lawyer and politician, former Vice President of the German Bundestag and Minister of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia, was born on May 29, 1930, and died in 2020.
Deaths
— Dennis Hopper, an American actor renowned for his roles in "Easy Rider" and "Blue Velvet," passed away on May 29, 2010, at the age of 74.
As we commemorate these anniversaries, we recall the diverse range of historical occurrences that have shaped our world. Today, we offer our readers a glimpse into the events of May 29, 2025.
The Commission is proposing to extend the period of validity of a potential policy-and-legislation agreement to cover the areas of historical events, general news, sports, and politics. This proposed extension, if approved, could encompass significant events like the anniversaries of Mount Everest summit, Biafran War, Heysel Stadium tragedy, and Russia's political transition, as well as contemporary happenings such as elections, Eurovision Song Contest victories, and referendum outcomes. In addition, the extension could potentially include updates on sports coverage, such as results in European leagues like Serie A or football events.
