Historical Events
- US troops withdraw from Korea after WW II
Famous Birthdays
- Ann Veneman, 5th Executive Director of UNICEF and 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture, born in Modesto, California
- Dan Dierdorf, American football offensive lineman and sportscaster (Monday Night Football), born in Canton, Ohio
- Joan Clos, Spanish politician (116th Mayor of Barcelona & Minister of Industry), born in Parets del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Walter Giffen, Australian cricketer "one of the worst Test batsmen of all time" (brother of George, 3 Tests), dies at 87
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About June 29, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
