May 29

May 29, 1830

Humphrey Davy, Cornish pioneer chemist, died.

May 29, 1687

Order of the Thistle founded by King James VII.

May 29, 1660

King Charles II returned to England. Royal Oak Day.

May 29, 1630

King Charles II born.

May 29, 1205

King John makes Hugh de Lacy Earl of Ulster