On This Day: What happened on 29 June?

Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 29 June, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.

1961 | The International Labour Organisation calls for South Africa’s withdrawal at the Geneva Conference.

1986 | Union leader, Moses Mayekiso is reported to be under arrest on his return from Sweden.

1992 | Algerian head of state Mohamed Boudiaf assassinated.

2008 | Zimbabwe Opposition Withdraws From Elections.

2013 | President Barack Obama visits South Africa.

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DEATHS

1992 | Algerian soldier and politician, President of Algeria, Mohamed Boudiaf (73)

1998 | Botanist and pioneer of the Protea industry, Marie Vogts (90)

2006 | Argentinian director and screenwriter, Fabián Bielinsky (47)

2014 | South African cricketer, Damian D’Oliveira (53)

BIRTHDAYS

1905 | Anglican bishop of Zululand and Swaziland, Alphaeus Hamilton Zulu.

1914 | ANC member of parliament and noted writer of Call me Woman, Dr Nnoseng Ellen Kate Khuzwayo.

1948 | South African-Dutch saxophonist and flute player, Sean Bergin.

1948 | Baroness Prashar, Kenyan-English politician, Usha Prashar.

SPORT

1986 | Richard Branson on the 72 ft powerboat Virgin Challenger II smashes the world record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic.

2007 | India beats South Africa by 6 wickets in the Future Cup leaving the series tied 1 – 1 with one more game to play.

2010 | South Africa wins against the West Indies by 7 wickets and wins a 3 match series 2-0 in the Bridgetown 3rd test match.

ENTERTAINMENT

1888 | First (known) recording of classical music made, Handel’s Israel in Egypt on wax cylinder.

1964 | First draft of Star Trek’s pilot “Cage” released.

2007 | The first Apple iPhones went on sale in stores for the first time as people lined up and waited outside shops for days.

AFRICA FACT

Africa has eight of the 11 major biomes and the largest-remaining populations of lion, elephant, rhinoceros, cheetah, hyena, leopard and hundreds of other species.