On This Day - December 29, 2026

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for December 29, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

2026

Ongoing National Months

These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.

Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for December.

Historical Events on December 29

Events that occurred on December 29 throughout history

1851

Retired sea captain Thomas Valentine Sullivan establishes the first Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Boston, MA. He modeled the organization after the YMCA created by George Williams of London, England. Sullivan opened the Boston YMCA in the Old South Church, where volunteers coordinated its operation.

1902

The ragtime tune "The Entertainer" by the classically trained musician Scott Joplin is registered with the U.S. copyright office. He also registered two other songs: "A Breeze from Alabama" and "Elite Syncopations."

1952

Sonotone began selling the first hearing aid with a transistor. December 29th Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) Birthdays