This Day in History for September 29

2006–2007 Brazilian aviation crisis
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2006–2007 Brazilian aviation crisis

Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 collided in mid-air with an Embraer Legacy business jet near Peixoto de Azevedo, Brazil, killing 154 people and triggering a national aviation crisis.

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“Well done is better than well said.”

— Benjamin Franklin
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  1. 2019
    Afghan presidential election

    Violence and low turnout mar the 2019 Afghan presidential election.

  2. 2016
    Uri attack

    Eleven days after the Uri attack, the Indian Army conducts "surgical strikes" against suspected militants in Pakistani-administered Kashmir.

  3. 2013
    Gujba college massacre

    Over 42 people are killed by members of Boko Haram at the College of Agriculture in Nigeria.

  4. 2011
    The special court in India convicted all 269 accused officials for atrocity on…

    The special court in India convicted all 269 accused officials for atrocity on Dalits and 17 for rape in the Vachathi case.

  5. 2009
    Samoa earthquake and tsunami

    The 8.1 Mw Samoa earthquake results in a tsunami that kills over 189 and injures hundreds.

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On This Day Quote

“Well done is better than well said.”

— Benjamin Franklin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 29?

One highlighted entry is from 2006: Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 collided in mid-air with an Embraer Legacy business jet near Peixoto de Azevedo, Brazil, killing 154 people and triggering a national aviation crisis.

Who was born on September 29?

People listed for September 29 include Jaden McDaniels (2000), Choi Ye-na (1999), and Julien Baker (1995).

What observances fall on September 29?

Observances listed for September 29 include Christian feast day: Blessed Francesc de Paula Castelló Aleu, Christian feast day: Charles, Duke of Brittany, and Christian feast day: Cyriacus the Anchorite.

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