What Happened on July 29, 1920

Historical Events

  • 1st successful transcontinental US airmail flight from New York to San Francisco
  • Construction of the Link River Dam begins as part of the Klamath Reclamation Project, Oregon
  • Mexican rebel Pancho Villa surrenders

Famous Birthdays

  • Neville Jeffress, Australian founder of Media Monitors Australia (d. 2007)
  • Rodolfo Acosta, Mexican-American character actor (Salón México, The Fugitive, Littlest Outlaw), born in Chamizal, Texas (d. 1974)

About July 29, 1920

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo