History and defining moments
Stories and turning points associated with October 29th, placed together in an enjoyable journey through time.
A gift made for their exact birthday
The Birthday Book: October 29th
October 29th is more than a square on the calendar. This substantial hardback gathers a world of stories connected to that precise date into one thoughtful birthday gift.
- Completely date-specific - not the same book with a different cover
- Approximately 150 pages to read, share and return to
- Hardback format designed to feel like a proper keepsake
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Buy securely on Bookvault View the current price and delivery costs at Bookvault before paying.Inside the October 29th edition
The story of one date, seen from every angle
This edition is researched and written specifically for October 29th. Its contents follow the people, moments and cultural memories linked to the date, creating a book that feels personal without needing names or photographs added.
Music, film, television and sport
Culture and entertainment connected to the day, giving readers plenty to recognise, remember and discuss.
Notable people who share the birthday
Remarkable lives linked by the same October birthday and the stories that made them memorable.
A lasting birthday keepsake
A beautifully presented hardback that works especially well for milestone birthdays and for someone who is difficult to buy for.
On this date
Five fascinating facts about October 29th
A small taste of the people, discoveries and defining moments connected to this exact day across history.
- 1883
The San Francisco Mint signed a contract to produce the Kalākaua coinage for the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Read the source - 1948
Arab–Israeli War: The Israel Defense Forces massacred at least 52 villagers while capturing the Palestinian Arab village of Safsaf.
Read the source - 1955
An explosion, likely caused by a World War II–era naval mine, capsized the Soviet ship Novorossiysk in the harbor of Sevastopol, with the loss of 608 men.
Read the source - 1999
About 10,000 people died when the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean made landfall in the Indian state of Odisha near Bhubaneswar.
Read the source - 2007
Somali pirates hijacked a North Korean ship in the Indian Ocean northeast of Mogadishu.
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Historical selections adapted from Wikipedia's Selected Anniversaries pages under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
Questions about this edition
October 29th Birthday Book FAQs
Is the entire book about October 29th?
Yes. The contents are created around this date; it is not simply a standard interior with a different date printed on the cover.
Is it suitable for a milestone birthday?
Yes. Its hardback format and wide range of stories make it an especially thoughtful present for milestone birthdays.
How many pages does it contain?
The completed book contains approximately 150 pages of date-specific material.
Where is the book purchased?
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