December 29th - Unveiling the Chronicles of Time!   

On December 29th:

1170 Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, is Assassinated

On December 29th, 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was brutally murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. His death elevated him to martyrdom, and he was later canonized by the Catholic Church.

1845 Texas Joins the United States

The Lone Star State became a part of the United States on December 29th, 1845, as Texas was admitted to the Union. Its annexation sparked tensions that eventually led to the Mexican-American War.

1934 Japan Renounces the Washington Naval Treaty

On this day in 1934, Japan officially withdrew from the Washington Naval Treaty, an arms limitation agreement. This marked a significant step in Japan's path toward military expansion in the lead-up to World War II.