Tongzhou mutiny: In Tongzhou, China, the East Hebei Army attacks Japanese troops and civilians. Date: July 29, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today)
The BBC Light Programme radio station is launched for mainstream light entertainment and music. Date: July 29, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
Olympic Games: The Games of the XIV Olympiad: After a hiatus of 12 years caused by World War II, the first Summer Olympics to be held since the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, open in London. Date: July 29, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this…
Korean War: After four days, the No Gun Ri Massacre ends when the US Army 7th Cavalry Regiment is withdrawn. Date: July 29, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1950 📅 On This Day (Today)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar premieres on NBC with Jack Paar beginning the modern day talk show. Date: July 29, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today)
The International Atomic Energy Agency is established. Date: July 29, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today)
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Date: July 29, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1958 📅 On This Day (Today)
First United States Congress elections in Hawaii as a state of the Union. Date: July 29, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today)
Vietnam War: The first 4,000 101st Airborne Division paratroopers arrive in Vietnam, landing at Cam Ranh Bay. Date: July 29, 1965 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1965 📅 On This Day (Today)
During the fourth day of celebrating its 400th anniversary, the city of Caracas, Venezuela is shaken by an earthquake, leaving approximately 500 dead. Date: July 29, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1967 📅 On This Day (Today)