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View Historical Events by Day: What Happened on June 29 in History?

Explore the historical events that shaped our world on June 29th. From major milestones to cultural achievements, see what happened on this day in history. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.

1071 CE, June 29

The Battle of Manzikert takes place, where the Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Empire, leading to the gradual decline of Byzantine power and the rise of Turkish power in Anatolia.

1613 CE, June 29

The original Globe Theatre burns down. The theater, located on the south bank of the River Thames in London a landmark debut venue for most of William Shakespeare's plays. It  was built in 1599 by the playing company to which Shakespeare belonged. The Globe was known for its open-air, circular design and its ability to hold around 3,000 spectators. The fire occurred during a performance of All is True (known today as Henry VIII). It was rebuilt but later closed  and demolished in 1644.

1917 CE, June 29

Greece brakes diplomatic relations with the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey). Greece was deeply divided during World War I, with King Constantine I advocating for neutrality and Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos favoring the Entente (Britain, France, Russia). The Allies, particularly Britain and France, exerted significant pressure on Greece to join their cause, even resorting to a naval blockade. On June 11. 1917, King Constantine I abdicated in favor of his son, who supported Venizelos, opening the door for Greece's policy change. Greece officially declared war on the Central Powers on June 30, 1917.

1972 CE, June 29

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment was a violation of the Eighth Amendment prohibiting "cruel and unusual punishment." The decision spared the lives of 600 individuals then sitting on death row. Four years later, in another ruling, the Court reversed itself and determined the death penalty was not cruel and unusual punishment. On October 4, 1976, the ban was lifted on the death penalty in cases involving murder.

1976 CE, June 29

Seychelles Independence Day from the United Kingdom. Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, and diverse wildlife. It is located northeast of Madagascar and east of the African continent. The country consists of 115 islands, with Mahé being the largest and home to the capital city, Victoria.

1995 CE, June 29

Two days after launch, U.S. Space shuttle Atlantis, docks at Mir’s Kristall module as the two spacecraft flew 250 miles above the Lake Baikal region of eastern Russia, forming the world’s heaviest spacecraft up to that time – nearly half a million pounds. More

2007 CE, June 29

Apple Inc starts selling its first mobile “smartphone,” the iPhone, a device that went on to revolutionize the industry.

2009 CE, June 29

Bernie Madoff, American hedge-fund investment manager is sentenced to up to 150 years in prison for operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history worth an estimated $65 billion.

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