Here’s a look at what happened On this day, January 29, throughout world and South African history. We remember the news, events and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: JANUARY 29
1957 | The Durban College of Education was founded in the backyard of the Durban Girls’ High School.
1944 | In Bologna, Italy, the Archiginnasio Anatomical Theater was completely destroyed in an air raid, during World War II.
2020 | COVID-19 Pandemic: The Trump Administration established the White House Coronavirus Task Force under the direction of Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar.
2009 | Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was removed from office following his conviction on various corruption charges, including allegations of soliciting personal benefits in lieu of appointment to the United States Senate as the then-President-elect of the United States. , Barack Obama.
2002 | In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush described “states that sponsor terrorism” as an axis of evil, including Iraq, Iran and North Korea.
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BIRTHDAY
1985 | South African actress Jessica Marais.
1966 | Mark Stein, soccer player born in South Africa and based in England.
1953 | American singer-songwriter and producer Charlie Wilson.
1952 | American lawyer and politician, Pete Geren.
1961 | Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist, Strive Masiyiwa.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2019 | Indian politician, George Fernandes, 89.
2022 | American actor Howard Hesseman, 82.
2015 | Australian neuroscientist, author and academic, Colleen McCullough, 78.
2008 | American singer and songwriter, Margaret Truman, 84.
2016 | Guinean lawyer and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Guinea, Jean-Marie Doré, 78.
SPORTS
2019 | On this day in a Primeira Liga match between Benfica v Boavista, Benfica won 5-1.
ENTERTAINMENT
2021 | In this day, “The little things” it was released in the United States for the first time.
MADE FROM AFRICA
The length and width of the African continent are equal. It covers about 4,660 from north to south and from east to west.
