In History, Today on March 29

The container ship Ever Given, which had blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week, was partially refloated, allowing movement through the critical waterway to resume.

The United Kingdom was originally scheduled to leave the European Union on this date, but the deadline was extended.

The United Kingdom formally triggers Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, beginning the process of Brexit, the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

Same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales as the first marriages were conducted under the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.

Two female suicide bombers attack the Moscow Metro during the morning rush hour, killing 40 people and injuring over 100 others.

Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia join NATO, marking a significant expansion of the alliance into Eastern Europe.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 10,000 mark for the first time in its history, signaling a period of economic growth and optimism in the United States.

The House of Commons passed a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister James Callaghan's government, leading to a general election in the United Kingdom.

The Terracotta Army is discovered in the Shaanxi province of China by local farmers. This archaeological find is one of the most significant of the 20th century, revealing thousands of life-sized clay soldiers buried with China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang.

The last United States soldiers leave South Vietnam, ending direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War.

The last United States combat troops left South Vietnam, marking the end of direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War.

A Los Angeles jury recommends the death penalty for Charles Manson and three female followers for the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.

The Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) was commissioned. It was one of the Navy's first fast carriers in the Yorktown class and played a significant role in early World War II naval battles, including the Battle of Midway.

The Royal Albert Hall is officially opened by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s eldest son, the future King Edward VII.

The British North America Act receives Royal Assent in London, creating the Dominion of Canada effective July 1, 1867.

The United Kingdom formally annexes the Punjab region after the Second Anglo-Sikh War, marking the end of Sikh sovereignty and the expansion of British rule in India.

Gustav III of Sweden died from gunshot wounds received during an assassination attempt on March 16, leaving Sweden under the regency of his son, Gustav IV Adolf.

The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born, who would become one of the most influential composers of the Baroque period.

Swedish settlers established the first European settlement in Delaware, New Sweden, marking the start of Swedish influence in the New World.

The Battle of Towton, the largest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses, takes place in England. The Yorkists, led by Edward IV, defeat the Lancastrians, solidifying Edward's claim to the English throne.

Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scots at Scone.

The Siege of Paris ends with Viking forces, led by Ragnar Lothbrok, accepting a payment of 7,000 pounds of silver from Charles the Bald, marking a significant instance of Norse raids during the Viking Age.

The Synodus Palmaris, a synod convened by the Gothic King Theodoric the Great, took place in Rome. This synod was significant in addressing the Acacian schism between the Eastern and Western Churches.

Emperor Antoninus Pius, the Roman Emperor from 138 to 161, was born. His reign was marked by peace and stability within the Roman Empire.