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29 December

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Contemporary era

1890

Wounded Knee Massacre

On 29 December 1890, the US Army massacred Sioux at Wounded Knee.

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Contemporary era

1845

Texas becomes 28th state

On 29 December 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th US state.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1170

Murder of Thomas Becket

On 29 December 1170, Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral.

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