site.btaToday's Observances: December 29

On this date in Bulgarian history:

1948: Fifth Grand National Assembly adopts first five-year plan for development of national economy (1949-1953).

1957: Bulgarian Sports Totalizator holds first draw of Toto 2 pari-mutuel game.

1964: Medet copper smelter at Panagyurishte (Central Bulgaria) is commissioned.

1989: Communist Party's Central Committee rejects "regeneration process" and cabinet recognizes Bulgarian Muslims' right to readopt their traditional names.