1533CE
Death
Atahualpa Executed
Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire, is executed by Spanish conquistadors. His death effectively marked the end of the powerful Andean civilization.
Daily Chronicle
August 29
4 Historical Records
1949CE
Science
Soviet Union Tests First Atomic Bomb
The Soviet Union successfully tests its first atomic bomb, code-named 'First Lightning'. The test shocked the world and escalated the nuclear arms race of the Cold War.
1958CE
Birth
Michael Jackson Born
An American singer, songwriter, and dancer, widely dubbed the 'King of Pop.' He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century, known for groundbreaking music videos and stage performances.
2005CE
Other
Hurricane Katrina Hits New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, causing catastrophic flooding. The levee failures resulted in over 1,800 deaths and caused roughly $125 billion in damages.