On this day in Europe - 29 March
29 March 2026
On this day in 1430, the Ottoman Empire captures Thessaloniki from the Republic of Venice.
On this day in 1968, the funeral of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, is attended by thousands.
On this day in 2004, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia join NATO.
On this day in 2017, UK Prime Minister Theresa May invokes Article 50, formally starting the Brexit process of leaving the EU.
On this day in 1968, the funeral of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, is attended by thousands.
On this day in 2004, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia join NATO.
On this day in 2017, UK Prime Minister Theresa May invokes Article 50, formally starting the Brexit process of leaving the EU.