July 29 Holidays & National Days & Fun Days | July 29 Calendar
July 29th Daily Holidays include:
- Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps
- Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary
- Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
- International Chicken Wing Day
- International Tiger Day
- National Chicken Wing Day
- National Day of Lament – July 29, 2023 (Last Saturday in July)
- National Lasagna Day
- National Lipstick Day
- National Water Gun Fight Day – July 29, 2023 (Last Saturday in July)
- Paddle for Perthes Disease Awareness Day – July 29, 2023 (Last Saturday in July)
- Rain Day
July 29: Famous Birthdays
- July 29, 1936 – Elizabeth Dole, American lawyer and politician who was the 20th United States Secretary of Labor
- July 29, 1953 – Tim Gunn, American television host and actor (Project Runway)
- July 29, 1966 – Martina McBride, American singer, songwriter and producer
July 29: Historical Events
- July 29, 1567 – James VI is crowned King of Scotland
- July 29, 1775 – General George Washington appoints William Tudo as Judge Advocate of the Continental Army
- July 29, 1836 – Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France
- July 29, 1899 – The First Hague Convention is signed
- July 29, 1907 – The Brownsea Island Scout Camp in Poole Harbour on the south coast of England is set up by Sir Robert Baden-Powell and is the foundaton of the Scouting movement
- July 29, 1914 – The Cape Cod Canal is opened
- July 29, 1921 – Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party
- July 29, 1957 – The International Atomic Energy Agency is established
- July 29, 1958 – The National Aeronautics and Space Admistration (NASA) is created when U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Aeronautics and Space Act into law
- July 29, 1967 – The USS Forrestal catches on fire off the coast of North Vietnam, killing 134
- July 29, 1967 – Caracas, Venezuela has an earthquake that leaves 500 dead
- July 29, 1981 – 700 million people worldwide watch the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer in London at the St Paul’s Cathedral
- July 29, 1987 – An agreement to build a tunnel under the English Channel (Eurotunnel) is signed by Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister and Francois Mitterrand, the President of France
- July 29, 2015 – Microsft releases Windows 10
July 29: Music Events
- July 29, 1967 – Light My Fire by The Doors hits #1 in the U.S.
- July 29, 1969 – Come Together, Sun King, and Mean Mr. Mustard are recorded by The Beatles
- July 29, 1978 – The Grease soundtrack hits #1 in the U.S.
- July 29, 1978 – Whenever I Call you Friend, by Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks is released
- July 29, 2015 – The Eagles play their last concert with Glenn Frey, featuring 27 songs, and closing with Desperado. Glenn Frey dies six months later, and the band continues with his son, Deacon
July 29: Astrological Sign
The Astrological Sign for July 29 is Leo.
July Birthstone:
What is the July Birthstone? Ruby
The ruby, a precious gemstone renowned for its deep red hue, is the birthstone for the month of July. Believed to bring good luck and protection to those who wear it, the ruby is also said to bring passion, energy, wealth, and success. It is a symbol of courage and strength, and is thought to bring out the best in people, as well as their inner fire and passion. Wearing a ruby is sure to bring good luck and protection to the wearer, making it a beautiful and powerful gemstone to have.
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