On this day in History - September 29

1567 – During the French War of Religion, Protestant coup officials in Nîmes massacre Catholic priests in an event now known as the Michelade.

1829 – The Metropolitan Police of London, later also known as the Met, is founded.

1885 – The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.

2004 – The asteroid 4179 Toutatis passes within four lunar distances of Earth.