29 November - City of San Jose Founded on 1777

 

The city of San José, located in present-day California, USA, was officially founded on November 29, 1777, as El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe. It was the first civilian settlement (pueblo) established in Spanish California, intended to support the nearby presidios (military outposts) with agricultural goods.

San José was part of the Spanish Empire until Mexico gained independence in 1821, after which it became part of Mexico. Following the Mexican-American War and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, San José became part of the United States.

Today, San José is known as the "Capital of Silicon Valley," a global center of technology and innovation. Despite its transformation into a modern metropolis, the city retains its historical roots, with sites like the Peralta Adobe and the Mission Santa Clara nearby reflecting its colonial heritage.

29 November - Yuk Young-soo birth anniversary

 

Yuk Young-soo (육영수) was the First Lady of South Korea and the wife of President Park Chung-hee. She was born on 29 November 1925, and unfortunately, her life was tragically cut short. Yuk Young-soo was assassinated on 15 August 1974, during an attempt on her husband's life at the National Theatre in Seoul. The assassination was carried out by Mun Se-gwang, a North Korean sympathizer. Yuk Young-soo's death had a significant impact on South Korean history and politics, contributing to the political climate of the time.