Some dates share events that highlight elements of conflict, discovery, and culture. March 29 shares ties with military progress, exploration history, and achievements in sports. Here is a look at five significant events associated with this date:
Knights Templar established (1119)
It is around March 29, 1119, when the Knights Templar were founded in Jerusalem. This is one of the most influential military and financial institutions in the Crusades.
Inge Lehmann discovers Earth’s inner core (1936)
Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann suggested, on March 29, 1936, that the Earth has an inner solid core. She did this by studying the patterns of earthquake waves. She noticed that some earthquake waves deflected at specific points, which led her to conclude that the Earth had an inner solid core. This theory later formed the basis of geophysics.
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Terracotta Army discovered in China (1974)
In 1974, Chinese farmers discovered the Terracotta Army while digging a well near the ancient Chinese capital, Xi’an. This discovery provided information about ancient Chinese history. The Terracotta Army is made up of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers and horses buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
United States withdraws from Vietnam War combat role (1973)
On March 29, 1973, the United States completed the withdrawal of its last combat troops from Vietnam, ending US involvement in the Vietnam War.
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First London Marathon held (1981)
The first London Marathon event took place on March 29, 1981. The event has since become one of the world’s best-known long-distance races, with participants from around the globe.
Sam Walton opens first Walmart store (1962)
On March 29, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. The company has since become one of the world’s biggest retail chains.
