International On This Day - June 29, 2026

International observance days, weeks, and months for June 29, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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International observance days on June 29, 2026

Historical Events on June 29

Events that occurred on June 29 throughout history

1952

The first Miss Universe pageant is held with the title given to Armi Kuusela from Finland.

1956

President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, creating creating the U.S. Interstate Highway System.

2007

Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone--the iPhone.

Born on June 29

People born on June 29

1861
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William James Mayo

Physician and surgeon who co-founded the Mayo Clinic.

1858
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Julia Lathrop

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.

1805
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Hiram Powers

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.

1951
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Don Rosa

Comic book writer and illustrator for the characters Scrooge McDuck and Donald Duck.

1911
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Bernard Herrmann

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.