This Day, That Year: August 29

John Locke's Birthday (August 29, 1632)

The Seven Years' War Began (August 29, 1756)

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Soviet Union Tested Joe-1 (August 29, 1949)

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MJ was Born! (August 29, 1958)

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Netflix Came Up! (August 29, 1997)

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John Locke's Birthday (August 29, 1632)

English philosopher John Locke was born who is known for founding modern philosophical empiricism and political liberalism.

The Seven Years' War Began (August 29, 1756)

Soviet Union Tested Joe-1 (August 29, 1949)

MJ was Born! (August 29, 1958)

Netflix Came Up! (August 29, 1997)