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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 29

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on October 29 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-10-29

1. On October 29, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was officially proclaimed, marking the end of which long-standing empire?

2. In 1665, the Battle of Ambuila took place, resulting in the defeat of the Kingdom of Kongo and the death of which monarch?

3. On October 29, 1682, which historical figure landed in the territory that would eventually become the state of Pennsylvania?

4. In 439 AD, the Vandal forces led by which leader successfully occupied the city of Carthage?

5. In 437 AD, Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III married Licinia Eudoxia, who was the daughter of which Eastern Roman Emperor?