Thursday, October 29, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name day is:
NarcissusAstrological sign: Scorpio (October 23 - November 22)
Festivals and international days on October 29:
- World Stroke Day
- World Psoriasis Day
- Turkey Republic Day
See also: October 28 - October 30 - All days of 2026
October 27 to November 8: Weightlifting, IWF World Championships, Ningbo (China)
October 28 to November 1, 2026: Salon du Chocolat, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France
October 29, 1390: The first witchcraft trial takes place in Paris. Jeanne de Brigue, known as La Cordelière, tried by the Parlement, will be burned alive.
October 29, 1924: France recognizes the Soviet Union.
October 29, 1969: Sending of the first electronic message over the Arpanet network. The message traveled from the University of California to the Stanford Research Institute. The message contained only the word "login."
October 29, 2005: Three bombings strike New Delhi, India, killing 61 people and injuring 210 in working-class neighborhoods.