What Happened on May 29, 2015

Historical Events

"Jurassic World", directed by Colin Trevorrow and starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard premieres in Paris

Heat wave in India centered in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states is reported to have killed 1800 people in a week

Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in as the President of Nigeria

NHL Eastern Conference Finals: Tampa Bay Lightning beat New York Rangers, 4 games to 3

Sepp Blatter is controversially elected to a fifth term as President of FIFA despite bribery scandals; resigns 5 days later

Betsy Palmer [Patricia Betsy Hrunek], American actress (Mr Roberts, Friday the 13th), dies at 88

American tennis player (6 x Grand Slam singles titles; 29 x GS doubles titles), dies at 89

Henry Carr, American athlete (Olympic gold 200m, 4x400m 1964) and football safety (NY Giants), dies at 72
Peter Cropper, British violinist (Lindsay Quartet, 1965-2005), dies of a heart attack at 59

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini