Historical Events
- 4th Dutch government of Prime Minister Hendrikus Colijn falls
- Dixie Clipper completes 1st commercial plane flight to Europe
Ford-Ferguson 9N Tractor
Ford introduces the revolutionary Ford-Ferguson 9N tractor incorporating Harry Ferguson's three-point hitch system
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Connolly, Australian cricket fast bowler (29 Tests, 102 wickets; Victoria), born in Skipton, Australia
- Ron Headley, West Indian cricket batsman (2 Tests; son of WI great George Headley; Worcestershire), born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Sante Gaiardoni, Italian cyclist (Olympic gold 1000m time trial, 1000m sprint 1960; UCI Track World C'ship gold 1960, 63), born in Villafranca di Verona, Italy (d. 2023)
About June 29, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
