JUNE 29 | Birthdays and Events
Famous Birthdays
People born on June 29
Hiram Powers
Died: June 27, 1873
Sculptor who gained fame after he created The Greek Slave sculpture. He is considered to be one of the most gifted sculptors of all time.
Julia Lathrop
Died: April 15, 1932
Activist and politician who was appointed director of the United States Children's Bureau (1912 to 1922). The appointment made her the first woman ever to head a United States federal bureau.
William James Mayo
Died: July 28, 1939
Physician and surgeon who co-founded the Mayo Clinic.
Bernard Herrmann
Died: June 24, 1975
Considered one of the best film score writers of all time, with film score credits for Psycho, Jane Eyre, The Birds, and several Alfred Hitchcock movies.
Don Rosa
Comic book writer and illustrator for the characters Scrooge McDuck and Donald Duck.
Historical Events on June 29
Events that occurred on June 29 throughout history
The first Miss Universe pageant is held.
The first Miss Universe pageant is held with the title given to Armi Kuusela from Finland.
The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, creating creating the U.S. Interstate Highway System.
Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone.
Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone--the iPhone.