Historical Events
- Empire State Building broadcasts high definition TV-343 lines
Cohan 1st Congressional Medal
George M. Cohan is the first artist to be presented with a US Congressional Gold Medal, by Franklin D. Roosevelt (for raising war morale)
On motion pictures
Pope Pius XI encyclical to US bishops "On motion pictures"
Famous Birthdays
- David Jenkins, American figure skater (Olympic gold singles 1960; World C'ship gold singles 1957-59), born in Akron, Ohio
Harmon Killebrew (1936-2011)
American Baseball HOF utility (13 × MLB All-Star; AL MVP 1969; 6 × AL HR leader; Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins), born in Payette, Idaho
- Kigeli V, last King of Rwanda (1959-61), born in Kamembe, Rwanda (d. 2016)
- Leonard Lee, American vocalist (Shirley & Lee - "Let The Good Times Roll"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1976)
About June 29, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer