December 29 – On This Day - RealLife Debates

1845 – The U.S. Congress approves the annexation of the Republic of Texas, making Texas the 28th state of the USA. Encyclopedia Britannica
1890 – The massacre at Wounded Knee Massacre: U.S. Army troops kill over 200 Lakota people at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota — a tragic and significant event in Native American history. HISTORY
1904 – The first U.S. chapter of the YMCA opens in Boston. Observer Voice
1996 – The 36‑year civil war in Guatemala ends when a peace treaty is signed between the government and rebel groups. Time and Date

Mary Tyler Moore (1936–2017) — American actress and TV icon. HISTORY
Ted Danson (born 1947) — American actor known for his roles on television. UPI
Diego Luna (born 1979) — Mexican actor known internationally. HISTORY
Marianne Faithfull (born 1946) — British singer and cultural figure. UPI