- 1014 29 Jul Byzantine emperor Basil II 'Bulgar Slayer' captures and blinds most of the 15,000-strong Bulgarian army.
- 1588 29 Jul The Armada sent by Philip II of Spain to invade England is defeated at the Battle of Gravelines.
- 1948 29 Jul The 14th Olympic Games open at Wembley in London - the first games in 12 years due to World War Two.
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