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Temporal Context & Calendar Metrics for August 29
Excludes 102 weekend days (Saturdays & Sundays).
66.0% of annual orbital cycle.
Summer Solstice occurred June 21
Earth element (Aug 23 - Sep 22).
About August 29: Significance & History
Calendar Significance & Context
International Day Against Nuclear TestsAugust 29 marks the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) within the third quarter. Historically, key milestones on this date include the events of 1842 (The Treaty of Nanking is signed, ending the First Opium War and ceding Hong Kong to the British Empire) and 1949 (The Soviet Union conducts its first atomic bomb test, codenamed RDS-1 (First Lightning), at Semipalatinsk). Notable figures born on this day include John Locke (born 1632) and Ingrid Bergman (born 1915). The date also observes International Day Against Nuclear Tests.
On This Day in History
- 1842
The Treaty of Nanking is signed, ending the First Opium War and ceding Hong Kong to the British Empire.
- 1949
The Soviet Union conducts its first atomic bomb test, codenamed RDS-1 (First Lightning), at Semipalatinsk.
- 2005
Hurricane Katrina makes landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, devastating New Orleans and causing over 1,800 deaths.
Notable Birthdays
- John Lockeb. 1632
English philosopher and physician widely regarded as the 'Father of Liberalism'.
- Ingrid Bergmanb. 1915
Three-time Academy Award-winning Swedish actress who starred in Casablanca.
- Michael Jacksonb. 1958
American singer, songwriter, and dancer dubbed the 'King of Pop'.
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Frequently Asked Questions About August 29
How many working business days remain until August 29?
There are exactly 255 business days (Monday through Friday, excluding weekend days) remaining until August 29.
How does the calendar handle August 29 in leap years?
In a standard 365-day year, August 29 is Day 241. In a 366-day leap year, any date occurring after February 28 shifts forward by one ordinal day position.
How many total hours and minutes are there until August 29?
There are approximately 8,571 total hours (514,301 minutes or 30,858,086 seconds) remaining until the start of August 29.
How many days are left in Q3 around August 29?
August 29 is situated in Q3. Each financial and calendar quarter spans approximately 90 to 92 days of diurnal tracking.