Historical Events
- China seizes the assets of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, a joint venture between the Shell and Royal Dutch oil companies in retaliation for the Hong Kong Government's requisitioning of the tanker Yung Hao
Famous Birthdays
Dale Earnhardt (1951-2001)
American auto racer (7 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships), born in Kannapolis, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Jules Verstraete [Julien Gustave de Graef], Flemish actor (rubber, The Three Wishes), dies at 67
- Ludwig Wittgenstein, Austria English philosopher (Philosophical Investigations), dies at 62
1951 Highlights
About April 29, 1951
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
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