April 29

Wednesday 29, 1992:

1992 Los Angeles riots: Riots in Los Angeles, California, follow the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King. Over the next three days 54 people are killed and hundreds of buildings are destroyed.

Tuesday 29, 1975:

Vietnam War: Operation Frequent Wind – The last U.S. citizens begin evacuation from Saigon prior to an expected North Vietnamese takeover. United States involvement in the war comes to an end.

Sunday 29, 1945:

Holocaust: The Dachau concentration camp is liberated by United States troops.

Wednesday 29, 1903:

A 30 million cubic-metre landslide kills 70 in Frank, Alberta, Canada.

Tuesday 29, 1862:

American Civil War: New Orleans falls to Union forces under Admiral David Farragut.