October 29
Day of year
302nd
Days remaining
63 days
Days until next
197 days
Season
Autumn
♏ Scorpio
Water sign
Ruled by Pluto
Scorpios are intense and deeply perceptive. They feel everything strongly and are known for their resilience, focus, and unwavering determination.
On this day in history
Black Tuesday: The U.S. stock market crashes, triggering the Great Depression.
John Glenn, age 77, returns to space aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, becoming the oldest person to fly in space.
Famous people born on October 29
Winona Ryder
American actress known for Beetlejuice and Stranger Things
James Boswell
Scottish biographer, author of The Life of Samuel Johnson
Notable deaths on October 29
Joseph Pulitzer
American newspaper publisher who established the Pulitzer Prize
Season & calendar context
October 29 falls in Autumn (September – November) in the Northern Hemisphere. Days shortening, cooling temperatures. It is the 302nd day of the year with 63 days remaining.