What Happened on May 29, 2010

Historical Events

  • 55th Eurovision Song Contest: Lena for Germany wins singing "Satellite" in Oslo
  • In an all South African Super 14 Rugby final, the Bulls (Pretoria) retain title, 25-17 over the Stormers (Cape Town) at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto; Morné Steyn kicks 6 penalties and a conversion for the Bulls
  • Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Halladay becomes 20th pitcher to throw a perfect game (1-0 vs Florida Marlins), in Miami
  • Super Rugby Final, Orlando Stadium, Soweto: Bulls (Pretoria) successfully defend their title with a 25-17 win over the Stormers (Cape Town) in an all-South African final

Famous Weddings

  • "Survivor: Fiji" winner Earl Cole (39) weds pharmacist Shelley Lee at the St. Regis Princeville Resort on Kauai

Famous Divorces

Shania Twain

Five-time Grammy Award singer Shania Twain (42) divorces music producer Robert John Lange (59) after 14 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

Dennis Hopper (1936-2010)

American actor and director (True Grit, Blue Velvet, Easy Rider), dies at 74

  • Randolph Stow, Australian author and poet (Suburbs of Hell), dies of a pulmonary embolism at 74
Died in 2010 2010 Highlights

About May 29, 2010

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini

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