On this day: September 29

1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders: First documented deaths from consumer product tampering

In late 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after ingesting cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, marking the first widely recognized case in the U.S. of fatal tampering of a mass-market over‑the‑counter medication and prompting major changes in packaging and consumer safety regulation.

Chicago Tylenol poisonings spark nationwide fear and safety reforms

In late September 1982, seven Chicago-area residents died after taking cyanide-laced Extra-Strength Tylenol, triggering nationwide panic, massive product recalls, and sweeping changes in packaging and consumer safety practices.

European markets tumble as global debt crisis deepens

On September 29, 2008, European financial markets plunged amid a widening global debt crisis and renewed fears about banking solvency after the collapse of confidence in U.S. and European institutions.

Boxer Keeps Fighting After Jaw Shattered in 1951 Bout

On Sept. 29, 1951, a professional boxer continued to fight after suffering a jaw broken in multiple places, a traumatic and contested episode that highlighted the era’s limited ringside medical protocols and the toughness expected of fighters.

Nationwide Strikes Paralyze French Cities in September 1995

A wave of nationwide strikes and mass protests in France on 29 September 1995 brought public transport, schools and government services to a near halt, reflecting deep opposition to proposed pension and welfare reforms.