March 29 History

March 29 History

March 29, 2016 is the 89th day of the year. There are 277 days remaining until the end of the year.

This day in history:
1848 – Niagara Falls stopped flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam.
1906 – In the United States, 500,000 coal miners walked off the job seeking higher wages.
1932 – Jack Benny made his radio debut.
1962 – Jack Paar made his final appearance on the “Tonight” show.
1983 – Erno Rubik was granted a patent for his Magic Cube. (U.S. Patent 4,378,116)
1987 – Hulk Hogan took 11 minutes, 43 seconds to pin Andre the Giant in front of 93,136 at Wrestlemania III fans at the Silverdome in Pontiac, MI.
1993 – Clint Eastwood won his first Oscars for best film and best director for the film “Unforgiven.”
1999 – The Dow Jones industrial average closed above the 10,000 mark for the first time.

The zodiac sign for March 29 is Aries.

  • Astrological symbol: Ram. This is the symbolism of courage and impulsivity coupled with strength.
  • Ruling body: Mars. This planet reflects goal orientation and nicety. It also suggests the adaptability component.
  • Element: Fire. Empowerment and confidence.
  • Lucky day: Tuesday. This day is representative for the adventurous nature of Aries.
  • Motto: I am, I do!

Happy birthday to anyone born on this day!

Nancy Roe
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