In History, Today on March 29

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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.

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