International observance days, weeks, and months for June 29, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
Events that occurred on June 29 throughout history
The first Miss Universe pageant is held with the title given to Armi Kuusela from Finland.
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--the iPhone.
People born on June 29
Physician and surgeon who co-founded the Mayo Clinic.
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.
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.
Comic book writer and illustrator for the characters Scrooge McDuck and Donald Duck.
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.