1618CE
Death
Sir Walter Raleigh executed
English explorer and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh is beheaded for allegedly conspiring against King James I.
Daily Chronicle
October 29
4 Historical Records
1929CE
Politics
Black Tuesday — Stock Market Crash
The stock market crashes on "Black Tuesday," with the Dow Jones losing 12% of its value. The crash marks the beginning of the Great Depression, the worst economic crisis in modern history.
1971CE
Birth
Winona Ryder Born
Academy Award-nominated actress known for iconic roles in 'Beetlejuice,' 'Heathers,' and 'Stranger Things,' and a defining figure of 1990s cinema.
1998CE
Science
John Glenn returns to space
At age 77, astronaut John Glenn returns to space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, becoming the oldest person to fly in space.