1. On September 29, 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht was signed, marking the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. This treaty had significant ramifications for Virginia, as it ended years of conflict between England and France and opened up new opportunities for trade and colonization in the New World.

2. September 29, 1777, saw the Battle of Germantown, a major engagement in the American Revolution. Although the battle ultimately ended in a British victory, it demonstrated the growing strength and resilience of the Continental Army and helped to boost morale among American forces.

3. John Marshall, one of the most influential Supreme Court justices in American history, was born in Virginia on September 29, 1755. Marshall served as Chief Justice from 1801 to 1835 and was responsible for establishing many of the key principles of American law that still guide the nation today.

4. On September 29, 1864, the Battle of New Market Heights was fought between Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. This bloody conflict was notable for the bravery and sacrifice of the African-American soldiers who fought for the Union, many of whom earned the Medal of Honor for their heroism.

5. Virginia became the first state in the United States to allow private citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit on September 29, 2021. This controversial new law has drawn both praise and criticism, with supporters arguing that it strengthens Second Amendment rights and opponents warning of increased risk of gun violence.