In History, Today on October 29

A deadly stampede occurred during Halloween celebrations in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, resulting in the deaths of more than 150 people and injuring hundreds. This tragic incident highlighted issues related to crowd control and safety during large public gatherings.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that the platform would no longer allow political advertising globally. This decision highlighted ongoing debates about the role of social media in shaping public opinion and the impact of paid political content.

Lion Air Flight 610, a Boeing 737 MAX, crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta, Indonesia, killing all 189 passengers and crew on board. This tragic incident raised worldwide attention about the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

China announced the end of its one-child policy, allowing all couples to have two children. This policy change was a significant shift in China's population control measures, which had been in place since 1979.

Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the United States, causing widespread destruction across the northeastern states. It was one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, leading to significant loss of life and property damage.

A rare early snowstorm hit the northeastern United States, causing massive power outages and travel disruptions. More than 3 million customers lost power, and travel was severely affected due to heavy snow. The storm was particularly notable for its timing as it happened before the leaves had fallen from the trees, amplifying its impact.

Delta Air Lines completed its merger with Northwest Airlines, creating the world's largest airline at the time. This merger was part of a trend of consolidation in the airline industry, aimed at reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

The European Union signed its first constitution, known as the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, in Rome. The treaty aimed to streamline EU operations and increase its coherence on the global stage, but it was never ratified due to referendums in France and the Netherlands rejecting it.

The first-ever computer-to-computer link was established on ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, between UCLA and Stanford Research Institute.

Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, wins his first professional fight in a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker.

The Suez Crisis began when Israel invaded the Sinai Peninsula, followed by the United Kingdom and France, aiming to regain Western control of the Suez Canal and remove Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser.

The Soviet Union began its blockade of Berlin, which led to the Berlin Airlift by Western Allies.

The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, occurred, leading to the Great Depression.

The Republic of Turkey was proclaimed, with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as its first President, marking the end of the Ottoman Empire.

A blizzard starts in Rawlins, Wyoming that will later become known as the Great Blizzard of 1888, impacting areas of the United States with severe weather.

The statue of Liberty is officially dedicated by President Grover Cleveland, a gift from the people of France to the United States, symbolizing freedom and democracy.

The International Red Cross successfully holds its first convention, underscoring the importance of humanitarian laws and support in warfare.

The Congress of Vienna commenced, which was a conference of ambassadors of European states that sought to provide a long-term peace plan for Europe by settling critical issues arising from the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.

Mozart's opera 'Don Giovanni' premiered at the Estates Theatre in Prague, Czech Republic. The opera is considered one of the greatest works in the operatic repertoire.

During the Seven Years' War, the Battle of Freiberg took place, resulting in a Prussian victory over Austrian forces.

Sir Walter Raleigh, an English adventurer and writer, was executed in London for treason against King James I.

The Treaty of Granada was signed between Louis XII of France and Ferdinand II of Aragon, outlining the partition of the Kingdom of Naples.

The Battle of Brustem took place during the Liège Wars, resulting in a victory for Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, over the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.

The first trial for witchcraft in Paris took place, marking a significant moment in the history of witch hunts in Europe.

Conradin, the last direct male heir of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, is executed in Naples after being defeated by Charles I of Anjou, marking a significant shift in power in the Italian Peninsula.

Raymond of Poitiers, the prince of Antioch, was captured and killed during the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din Zangi's forces, leading to significant Christian losses in the region.

The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place near Rome, where the Roman Emperor Constantine I defeated Maxentius, solidifying Constantine's control over the Western Roman Empire. This battle is notable for Constantine's reported conversion to Christianity, as he claimed to have a vision that led him to adopt the Christian chi-rho symbol for his army.