Unveiling Fascinating Moments on August 29th!   

August 29th

On this day:

Hurricane Katrina (2005): Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history, made landfall along the Gulf Coast, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Cold War Arms Race (1949): The Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb on August 29th, signaling a significant advancement in nuclear technology and global security dynamics.
The Beatles (1966): The Beatles played their final official concert, "marking the end of a career as international performing artists that lasted just under three years". A crowd of 25,000 turned out at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, paying between $3.80 and $7.00 to see the Fab Four.