A closer look at key historic events that took place on September 29:
In 1988, NASA Resumes Its Space Shuttle Program
NASA successfully launched the Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-26 on September 29, marking the agency’s return to spaceflight after the 1986 Challenger disaster. The mission was a significant milestone in restoring confidence in the space shuttle program.
In 1938, Poland Demands the Cession of Teschen
Poland issued a demand for the cession of the Teschen region from Czechoslovakia, following the Munich Agreement. The region, which had a mixed Polish and Czech population, was annexed by Poland shortly after.
In 1923, The British Mandate in Palestine Comes Into Force
The British Mandate for Palestine officially took effect, as established by the League of Nations. This mandate gave Britain control over the territory, which included modern-day Israel and Jordan, following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
In 1918, German Chancellor Georg von Hertling Resigns
German Chancellor Georg von Hertling resigned from office. His resignation came in the final months of World War I, as Germany faced imminent defeat and internal political turmoil.
In 1906, The United States Occupies Cuba
U.S. forces began the second military occupation of Cuba on September 29, following a period of political instability on the island. This occupation lasted until 1909, when control was returned to the Cuban government.
In 1833, King Ferdinand VII of Spain Dies
King Ferdinand VII of Spain died, sparking a succession crisis that led to the Carlist Wars. His death marked the beginning of a struggle between liberal and conservative factions in Spain over the country’s future.
In 1829, London’s Metropolitan Police is Founded
The Metropolitan Police of London, the first London police, was officially founded by then-Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel. The “Bobbies,” as they were later called, became the first modern police force in the world.
In 642, The Arab Conquest of Egypt Ends
The Arab conquest of Egypt concluded peacefully with the fall of Alexandria, bringing Egypt under Muslim rule. The conquest significantly expanded the early Islamic empire and established Egypt as a center of Islamic learning and culture.
