November 29 – On This Day

  1. Historical Events
  • 1947 – The U.N. General Assembly adopts the Partition Plan for Palestine (Resolution 181), proposing the creation of independent Arab and Jewish States.
    Source: United Nations
  • 1929 – Explorer Richard Byrd becomes the first man to fly over the South Pole.
    Source: History.com
  • 1999 – The House of Representatives of the Philippines formally recognizes the end of martial law.
    Source: [Philippine Congress Archive] (note: local historical source)
  1. Notable Birthdays
  • Louisa May Alcott (b. 1832) – American novelist, Little Women author.
    Source: Biography.com
  • C. S. Lewis (b. 1898) – British writer and theologian, author of The Chronicles of Narnia.
    Source: Biography.com
  • Jakob Dylan (b. 1969) – American musician, lead singer of The Wallflowers.
    Source: RollingStone
  1. Observances & Facts
  • November 29 is sometimes used in online historical calendars to highlight the U.N. Partition Plan.
    Source: United Nations
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