Historical Events
- American Charles Dumas records first high jump over 7' (2.13m) during US Olympic Trials at Los Angeles, California
Event of Interest
Dutch PM Drees refuses resignation of Queen Juliana (Greet Hofmans)
Event of Interest
US Federal Interstate Highway System Act signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda. Maryland [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Pedro Guerrero, Dominican MLB player (LA Dodgers), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
- Pedro Santana Lopes, 115th Prime Minister of Portugal (2004-05), born in Lisbon, Portugal
Famous Weddings
Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller
American actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe (30) weds for the 3rd time, this time marrying playwright Arthur Miller (40) at White Plains Court House in White Plains, New York; divorce in 1961
Famous Deaths
- Max Emmerich, American athlete and gymnast (Olympic gold, triathlon 1904), dies at 77
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About June 29, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Home - Pat Boone
