29 September
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Events which occurred on 29 September.
On Earth
- 1940 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 39.
- 1968 - An Unexpected Party, the first episode of the 1968 radio series of The Hobbit, is aired on BBC Radio.
- 1973 - W.H. Auden, long time friend of J.R.R. Tolkien, dies.
In Arda
- T.A. 3018:
- Frodo and his companions reach Bree at night. They stay at the Prancing Pony.
- Strider hides behind the hedge on the Road west of Bree and hears "Mr. Underhill". In the inn Frodo wears the One Ring while dancing and meets with Aragorn.
- Barliman finally gives him Gandalf's letter.
- Gandalf visits the Gaffer.
- T.A. 3021:
- Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Bilbo Baggins, Galadriel and Elrond leave Middle-earth and pass over the Sea.