Today in History - 29 December 2025

On This Day — 29 December

Key events, births, and deaths on December 29th throughout history

Historical Events

1170

Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, is murdered.

1845

Texas is admitted as the 28th U.S. state.

1890

Wounded Knee Massacre: U.S. Army kills over 250 Lakota Sioux.

Notable Births

1900

Humphrey Bogart – American actor.

1926

John Rawls – American philosopher.

1975

Ricky Martin – Puerto Rican singer.

In Memoriam

1170

Thomas Becket – Archbishop of Canterbury.

2003

Fred Rogers – American TV host ("Mister Rogers' Neighborhood").