Historical Events
Event of Interest
First debate between US Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden held, widely criticized as chaotic and ill-tempered
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
- Scientists confirm the existence of three new underground lakes on Mars using radar on Esa's Mars Express spacecraft
Famous Deaths
- 19-year-old Indian Dalit rape victim dies two weeks after being gang raped by upper-caste men in Hathras district, ignites widespread protest
- Aster Berkhof [Louis Van de Bergh], Flemish writer (Furious Christ), dies at 100
- Doyle Royal, American collegiate soccer coach (NCAA C'ship 1968; University of Maryland 1946-73) and tennis coach (U of Maryland 1954-80), dies at 101
- Helen Reddy, Australian-American rock vocalist ("I Am Woman"; "You And Me Against The World"), dies at 78 [1]
- Isidora Žebeljan, Serbian classical, opera, and film composer, dies at 53
- John Whittaker, New Zealand rugby league utility back (26 Tests; Wellington; Warrington), dies from cancer at 70
- Mac Davis, American country music singer-songwriter (Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me) and actor (North Dallas Forty) dies following heart surgery at 78 [1]
- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, 5th Emir of Kuwait (2006-2020), Commander of the Kuwait Military Forces, dies at 91
2020 Highlights
About September 29, 2020
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes