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!
People born on July 29
Researcher known as the "Father of Sleep Medicine" who was a leading authority of sleep problems and disorders, such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Inventor of the safety pin and sewing machine.
Fashion educator and host of Project Runway.
Powerhouse country music vocalist of hits like Independence Day and Concrete Angel, to name a few.
Civil rights activist who filed the first lawsuit to desegregate public schools.
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.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Ice Cream Month
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Disability Pride Month
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National Fragile X Awareness Month
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National Anti-boredom Month
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National Hot Dog Month
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National Blueberry Month
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National Picnic Month
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World Watercolor Month
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National Grilling Month
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National Culinary Arts Month
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National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
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Independent Retailer Month
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