August 29th (1997) was a Friday. It's the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 124 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 29th August, 1997
» At least 98 villagers are killed by the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria Armed Islamic Group named GIA in the Rais massacre, Algeria.
August 29th Holidays in History
» Christian feast day:
» Beheading of St. John the Baptist
» John Bunyan (Episcopal Church (USA))
» Saint Sabina or Sabina
» August 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» International Day against Nuclear Tests (International observance or international)
» Public holidays in Slovakia e.g Slovak National Uprising Anniversary (Slovakia)