29 August
What happened on 29 August in other years: 17 championship games, the weather at 29 stations since 1942, 49 Premier League games and 7 Grands Prix.
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GAA
- 1992Waterford 0-08 Kerry 1-011992 Munster ladies' football final, Dungarvan. Weather at throw-in: rain, 0.5mm, wind 23 km/h, 13°C.
- 1920Dublin 1-03 Kildare 0-031920 Leinster football final, Croke Park.
- 2021Cork 0-15 Kilkenny 1-112021 Semi-final, camogie, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 14 km/h, 17°C.
- 2021Galway 1-13 Tipperary 0-122021 Semi-final, camogie, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 12 km/h, 17°C.
- 2015Cork 4-14 Kerry 0-132015 Semi-final, ladies' football, Gaelic Grounds. Weather at throw-in: rain, 0.5mm, wind 10 km/h, 16°C.
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- 2010Down 1-16 Kildare 1-142010 Semi-final, football, Croke Park, crowd 62,182. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 22 km/h, 15°C.
- 2009Cork 3-10 Mayo 1-092009 Semi-final, ladies' football, Nenagh. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 17 km/h, 15°C.
- 2004Kerry 1-17 Derry 1-112004 Semi-final, football, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 32 km/h, 17°C.
- 1999Meath 0-15 Armagh 2-051999 Semi-final, football, Croke Park, crowd 60,589. Weather at throw-in: rain, 0.6mm, wind 16 km/h, 17°C.
- 1998Offaly 0-16 Clare 0-131998 Semi-Final Refixture, hurling, Semple Stadium, crowd 45,092. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 13 km/h, 18°C.
- 1982Cork 3-08 Kilkenny 1-141982 Semi-Final, camogie, Nowlan Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 26 km/h, 17°C.
- 1976Dublin 1-08 Galway 0-081976 Semi-final, football, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 12 km/h, 17°C.
- 1965Tipperary 8-05 Galway 0-001965 Semi-Final, camogie, St Jarlath's Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 20 km/h, 16°C.
- 1948Mayo 0-13 Kerry 0-031948 Semi-Final, football, Croke Park, crowd 51,305. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 14 km/h, 21°C.
- 1937Cavan 2-05 Mayo 1-071937 Semifinal, football, Croke Park.
- 1937Kerry 2-02 Laois 1-041937 Semifinal Replay, football, Waterford.
- 1926Kilkenny 6-02 Galway 5-011926 Semi-final, hurling, Croke Park.
Irish weather
- 1947The warmest 29 August on record: 26.3°C at Shannon Airport.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 2011The coldest 29 August on record: 2.2°C at Moore Park.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 1992The wettest 29 August on record: 29.5 mm of rain at Rosslare.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
Every station on 29 August
| Station | Warmest | Coldest | Wettest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry | 24.1° (2022) | 5.6° (2011) | 5.4 mm (2012) |
| Ballyhaise | 21.1° (2022) | 6° (2016) | 6 mm (2026) |
| Belmullet | 23.9° (2022) | 5.2° (1957) | 12 mm (2001) |
| Birr | 25.6° (1991) | 4.3° (1957) | 12.3 mm (1985) |
| Casement | 24.5° (1991) | 4.5° (2020) | 18.5 mm (1973) |
| Claremorris | 24.5° (1991) | 2.3° (1957) | 16.9 mm (1985) |
| Clones | 25.6° (1991) | 5.4° (1992) | 17.1 mm (1951) |
| Cork Airport | 22.5° (2002) | 5.5° (1986) | 26.9 mm (1974) |
| Dublin Airport | 24.3° (1991) | 4.7° (2020) | 18.4 mm (1973) |
| Dunsany | 22.8° (2022) | 5.3° (2011) | 19 mm (2012) |
| Finner | 21.1° (2022) | 8.8° (2016) | 10.2 mm (2025) |
| Galway | 22° (1981) | 7° (1986) | 16.9 mm (1985) |
| Gurteen | 24.2° (2022) | 3.3° (2010) | 21.2 mm (2014) |
| Johnstown Castle | 20.9° (2022) | 5.9° (2011) | 18.1 mm (2026) |
| Kilkenny | 25.5° (1991) | 2.4° (1992) | 26.7 mm (1990) |
| Knock Airport | 21.1° (2022) | 6.4° (2010) | 15.3 mm (2026) |
| Mace Head | 23.4° (2022) | 7.7° (2010) | 4.3 mm (2026) |
| Malin Head | 21.9° (1961) | 6.7° (1957) | 22.3 mm (2001) |
| Markree | 22.2° (2022) | 4° (2018) | 9.3 mm (2026) |
| Moore Park | 23.6° (2022) | 2.2° (2011) | 16.6 mm (2026) |
| Mount Dillon | 24.5° (2022) | 4.1° (2018) | 8.5 mm (2019) |
| Mullingar | 25.5° (1991) | 4.8° (2018) | 12.4 mm (1990) |
| Newport | 23.3° (2022) | 8.1° (2011) | 6.8 mm (2025) |
| Phoenix Park | 23.3° (2016) | 5.4° (2011) | 7.5 mm (2014) |
| Roches Point | 23.8° (1995) | 7.5° (2011) | 23 mm (2026) |
| Rosslare | 21.9° (1970) | 7.6° (1986) | 29.5 mm (1992) |
| Shannon Airport | 26.3° (1947) | 3.5° (1957) | 20.4 mm (1973) |
| Sherkin Island | 22.3° (2022) | 9.1° (2011) | 22.7 mm (2026) |
| Valentia | 26.1° (1947) | 6° (1957) | 15 mm (1985) |
Premier League
- 2015Liverpool 0-3 West HamThe biggest win on this date. 2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 18°C.
- 2009Chelsea 3-0 Burnley2009/10, 29 Aug 2009, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 19°C.
- 2026Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle2026/27, 29 Aug 2026, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.8mm, wind 21 km/h, 19°C.
- 2015Man City 2-0 Watford2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 18°C.
- 1992Coventry 0-2 Blackburn1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 16°C.
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- 1992Nott'm Forest 0-2 Man United1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, City Ground. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 22 km/h, 16°C.
- 1992Sheffield United 0-2 Aston Villa1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Bramall Lane. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 22 km/h, 16°C.
- 2009Bolton 2-3 Liverpool2009/10, 29 Aug 2009, Bolton's stadium (Reebok). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 26 km/h, 14°C.
- 2015Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 8 km/h, 21°C.
- 2009Man United 2-1 Arsenal2009/10, 29 Aug 2009, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 26 km/h, 15°C.
- 2009Tottenham 2-1 Birmingham2009/10, 29 Aug 2009, White Hart Lane. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 19°C.
- 1998Southampton 1-2 Nott'm Forest1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, The Dell. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 7 km/h, 20°C.
- 1992Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield Weds1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Highbury. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 17°C.
- 1992Crystal Palace 1-2 Norwich1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 16°C.
- 1992Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, The Dell. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 15°C.
- 2026Coventry 0-1 Hull2026/27, 29 Aug 2026, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 2.4mm, wind 9 km/h, 17°C.
- 2021Tottenham 1-0 Watford2021/22, 29 Aug 2021, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 15 km/h, 18°C.
- 2021Wolves 0-1 Man United2021/22, 29 Aug 2021, Molineux. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 12 km/h, 17°C.
- 2015Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 22 km/h, 17°C.
- 2015Stoke 0-1 West Brom2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, Stoke's stadium (the Britannia). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 17 km/h, 18°C.
- 2010Aston Villa 1-0 Everton2010/11, 29 Aug 2010, Villa Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 32 km/h, 14°C.
- 2010Liverpool 1-0 West Brom2010/11, 29 Aug 2010, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 37 km/h, 14°C.
- 2010Sunderland 1-0 Man City2010/11, 29 Aug 2010, Stadium of Light. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.5mm, wind 44 km/h, 13°C.
- 2009Stoke 1-0 Sunderland2009/10, 29 Aug 2009, Stoke's stadium (the Britannia). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 16°C.
- 2004Bolton 1-0 Liverpool2004/05, 29 Aug 2004, Bolton's stadium (Reebok). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 28 km/h, 15°C.
- 1998Blackburn 1-0 Leicester1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, Ewood Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 6 km/h, 17°C.
- 1998Everton 0-1 Tottenham1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 16°C.
- 1998Sheffield Weds 0-1 Aston Villa1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, Hillsborough. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 4 km/h, 18°C.
- 1994Coventry 0-1 Aston Villa1994/95, 29 Aug 1994, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 17°C.
- 1992Chelsea 1-0 QPR1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 17°C.
- 1992Man City 3-3 Oldham1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Maine Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 15°C.
- 2026Liverpool 2-2 Nott'm Forest2026/27, 29 Aug 2026, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: rain, 2.1mm, wind 9 km/h, 17°C.
- 2015Aston Villa 2-2 Sunderland2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, Villa Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 19°C.
- 2010Bolton 2-2 Birmingham2010/11, 29 Aug 2010, Bolton's stadium (Reebok). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 31 km/h, 14°C.
- 1992Leeds 2-2 Liverpool1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 16°C.
- 2026Bournemouth 1-1 Everton2026/27, 29 Aug 2026, Dean Court. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.6mm, wind 34 km/h, 19°C.
- 2021Burnley 1-1 Leeds2021/22, 29 Aug 2021, Turf Moor. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 12 km/h, 16°C.
- 2015Bournemouth 1-1 Leicester2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, Dean Court. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 18°C.
- 2009Wolves 1-1 Hull2009/10, 29 Aug 2009, Molineux. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 23 km/h, 16°C.
- 1999Sunderland 1-1 Coventry1999/00, 29 Aug 1999, Stadium of Light. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 20°C.
- 1998Middlesbrough 1-1 Derby1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, Riverside Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 12 km/h, 17°C.
- 1998Wimbledon 1-1 Leeds1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 19°C.
- 1995Arsenal 1-1 Nott'm Forest1995/96, 29 Aug 1995, Highbury. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 12 km/h, 16°C.
- 1993Newcastle 1-1 Blackburn1993/94, 29 Aug 1993, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 22 km/h, 18°C.
- 2015Tottenham 0-0 Everton2015/16, 29 Aug 2015, White Hart Lane. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 8 km/h, 21°C.
- 2009Blackburn 0-0 West Ham2009/10, 29 Aug 2009, Ewood Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 27 km/h, 14°C.
- 1998Arsenal 0-0 Charlton1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, Highbury. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 19°C.
- 1998Coventry 0-0 West Ham1998/99, 29 Aug 1998, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 6 km/h, 19°C.
- 1992Everton 0-0 Wimbledon1992/93, 29 Aug 1992, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 16°C.
Formula 1
- 2021Max Verstappen won the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix.For Red Bull, from pole. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa. Weather: wet; 13°C, wind 27 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 2010Lewis Hamilton won the 2010 Belgian Grand Prix.For McLaren, from 2nd on the grid. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa. Weather: wet for part of the race; 15°C, wind 27 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 2004Kimi Räikkönen won the 2004 Belgian Grand Prix.For McLaren, from 10th on the grid. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa. Weather: dry; 18°C, wind 21 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1999David Coulthard won the 1999 Belgian Grand Prix.For McLaren, from 2nd on the grid. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa. Weather: dry; 20°C, wind 9 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1993Damon Hill won the 1993 Belgian Grand Prix.For Williams, from 2nd on the grid. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa. Weather: dry; 16°C, wind 6 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
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- 1982Keke Rosberg won the 1982 Swiss Grand Prix.For Williams, from 8th on the grid. Dijon-Prenois, Dijon. Weather: dry; 20°C, wind 10 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1976James Hunt won the 1976 Dutch Grand Prix.For McLaren, from 2nd on the grid. Circuit Park Zandvoort, Zandvoort. Weather: dry; 23°C, wind 12 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
World Cup
No World Cup game has been played on 29 August.
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