Walter Hunt
Inventor of the safety pin and sewing machine.
National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 29, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

July 29, 2027 celebrates National Chicken Wing Day, plus 4 more. On July 29, National Chicken Wing Day encourages a frenzy of dipping and sauce tasting with our chicken wings. With so many choices, be sure to pace yourself because there are a lot of wings to be enjoyed!
Read the full story →National Lipstick Day on July 29 encourages you to wear your best color. For some, lipstick is the only makeup requirement. Whether sheer and light, dark or bright, National Lipstick Day calls for all kinds of lipstick.
Read the full story →July 29 is National Lasagna Day and we encourage everyone to enjoy at least one version of the delicious layers of noodles, sauces, cheeses, and whatever else your heart desires in your idea of lasagna.
Read the full story →On the last Thursday in July, hot dog lovers across the United States start topping their hot dogs with delicious chili to celebrate National Chili Dog Day.
Read the full story →National Intern Day on the last Thursday in July recognizes all the college graduates testing the professional waters across the country. Today, we encourage companies to recognize hard-working interns everywhere.
Read the full story →People born on July 29
Inventor of the safety pin and sewing machine.
Civil rights activist who filed the first lawsuit to desegregate public schools.
Researcher known as the "Father of Sleep Medicine" who was a leading authority of sleep problems and disorders, such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Fashion educator and host of Project Runway.
Events that occurred on July 29 throughout history
The first sugar plantation in Hawaii is established on the island of Kauaʻi. Owned by Ladd & Company, the sugar plantation was the first successful large-scale sugar manufacturer in the Hawaiian Islands.
Land lottery begins in Oklahoma. The lottery replaced chaotic land rushes to distribute plots in the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, and Wichita-Caddo reservations that were previously promised to the tribes by the U.S. government.
Walt Disney runs test footage Steamboat Willie, featuring Mickey Mouse. The film was the third film to star Mickey Mouse, but the first to have been officially distributed.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The first 4,000 101st Airborne Division paratroopers arrive in Vietnam, landing at Cam Ranh Bay. The jump was a demonstration to mark their arrival in Vietnam.
President Gerald Ford becomes the first U.S. President to visit the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Late night music videos premieres on NBC, following the success of MTV. The late night show was called Friday Night Videos and featured a "Video Vote," "Hall of Fame" classic clips, and artist profiles.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
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