On This Day July 29th

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July 29 is the 208th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 155 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

1567 – The infant James VI is crowned King of Scotland at Stirling.

1818 – French physicist Augustin Fresnel submits his prizewinning "Memoir on the Diffraction of Light", precisely accounting for the limited extent to which light spreads into shadows, thereby demolishing the oldest objection to the wave theory of light.

1871 – The Connecticut Valley Railroad opens between Old Saybrook, Connecticut, and Hartford, Connecticut in the United States.

1901 – Land lottery begins in Oklahoma.

1945 – The BBC Light Programme radio station is launched for mainstream light entertainment and music.

1958 – U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

2005 – Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris.

Birthdays

1580 – Francesco Mochi, Italian sculptor (d. 1654)

1805 – Alexis de Tocqueville, French historian, and philosopher (d. 1859)

1841 – Gerhard Armauer Hansen, Norwegian physician (d. 1912)

1869 – Booth Tarkington, American novelist, and dramatist (d. 1946)

1883 – Benito Mussolini, Italian fascist revolutionary and politician, 27th Prime Minister of Italy (d. 1945)

1898 – Isidor Isaac Rabi, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize Laureate (d. 1988)

1918 – Don Ingalls, American writer, and producer (d. 2014)

1944 – Jim Bridwell, American rock climber and mountaineer (d. 2018)

1953 – Ken Burns, American director, and producer

1953 – Geddy Lee, Canadian musician.

1972 – Wil Wheaton, American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

Events & Observances 

Global Tiger Day.

Global Tiger Day, observed on July 29th, raises awareness about the endangered status of tigers. This annual event advocates for stronger anti-poaching laws, habitat preservation, and measures to combat illegal wildlife trade. The day highlights the crucial role of tigers as apex predators in maintaining ecological balance. Conservation efforts focus on protecting their habitats, engaging local communities, and celebrating success stories that show population recoveries in certain regions. By uniting on Global Tiger Day, we renew our commitment to safeguarding these majestic creatures for future generations, ensuring they continue to roam freely in the wild.


Others Include.

Wallis and Futuna Territory Day

Paddle for Perthes Disease Awareness Day

National Get Gnarly Day

National Chicken Wing Day

National Challenged Champions and Heroes Awareness Day


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