November 29 is a date marked by dramatic turning points in the American West, Cold War politics, military innovation, and powerful cultural milestones. Some events on this day reflect triumph and discovery; others represent painful chapters of national history. Together, they help illustrate the complexity of the American experience.

Below are ten significant events that occurred on November 29.

1. 1777 — San Jose, California, Is Founded

One of the earliest Spanish settlements in the region that would become the United States, San Jose was established on this day as El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe. The settlement would grow into the first incorporated city in California and eventually the heart of Silicon Valley.

2. 1804 — Ohio Outlaws Slavery

On November 29, Ohio passed a law form

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