On this day

29 April in history.

5 moments from 1770 to 2011: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Centaurus A

1826

A strange galaxy is found. Astronomer James Dunlop, working in Parramatta, Australia, discovered Centaurus A, a bright galaxy with a dark band of dust across it.

Wikipedia: Centaurus A

Photo: ESO/WFI (Optical); MPIfR/ESO/APEX/A.Weiss et al. (Submillimetre); NASA/CXC/CfA/R.Kraft … / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

More from 29 April

  1. Aerial photograph taken on a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne. Taken by Tim Starling. Pentax Optio S30

    1770

    Botany Bay

    James Cook's ship Endeavour anchored on Australia's east coast. The bay was named for the many new plants collected by the botanists on board.

    Wikipedia: Botany BayWikipedia: Joseph Banks

    Photo: Tim Starling / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

  2. Tsinghua University emblem

    1911

    Tsinghua University is founded

    Tsinghua, now one of China's leading universities, was founded in Beijing.

    Wikipedia: Tsinghua University

    Photo: Tsinghua University / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Lg전자 부스에서 관람객들이 세계에서 가장 큰 Lg전자 72인치 시네마 3d tv를 관람하고 있다

    1953

    TV in 3D

    An episode of the children's show Space Patrol was broadcast in 3D on a Los Angeles station, an early experiment in 3D television.

    Wikipedia: 3D television

    Photo: LG전자 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

  4. The western aspect of Westminster Abbey

    2011

    A royal wedding

    Prince William married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey, watched by tens of millions on television around the world.

    Wikipedia: Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton

    Photo: Antiquary / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.