Historical Events
- Indonesia announces plan to relocate its capital from Jakarta due to the city sinking, according to a government minister
- Islamic State releases video showing leader Bakr al-Baghdadi for first time in five years
- Over 300 people declared to have died through overwork in Indonesia's one-day election on April 17th, with over 2,000 fallen sick
- Over 700 people infected with measles in the US, highest number for 25 years
- Sports Illustrated features a Muslim model, Halima Aden, in a Burkini for the first time in their swimsuit edition
Famous Deaths
- Gino Marchetti, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (Pro Bowl x 11), dies of pneumonia at 93
- John Singleton, American director and screenwriter (Boyz in the Hood), dies of a stroke at 51
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About April 29, 2019
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
