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Riots began in Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict. 1997: The Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force. 2011: Prince William married Catherine Middleton . Science, Arts & Culture 1897: J.J. Thomson announced the discovery of the electron. 1913: Gideon Sundback patented the modern zipper.

The first "Cat's Eyes" road reflectors were installed in Britain. 1968: The musical Hair debuted on Broadway. 2004: The last Oldsmobile was produced. Births & Deaths April 29 Celebrity Birthdays | Famous Birthdays today in history

Today in history, , marks a diverse array of significant global milestones, from the liberation of concentration camps to royal weddings and major scientific breakthroughs. Major Historical Events 1429: Joan of Arc arrived in Orléans to lift the siege. 1770: Captain James Cook landed at Botany Bay, Australia. Riots began in Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict

Key WWII events included the liberation of Dachau, Hitler's marriage to Eva Braun , and the surrender of German forces in Italy. 1975: The US evacuated Saigon, ending the Vietnam War. Science, Arts & Culture 1897: J

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