Historical Events
- US Congress pass the Hepburn Act, permitting the regulation of rates charged by railroads, pipelines, and terminals engaged in interstate commerce
- US Open Men's Golf, Onwentsia GC: Scotsman Alex Smith wins first of his 2 Open titles, 7 strokes ahead of runner-up and younger brother Willie Smith
Famous Birthdays
- Ivan Chernyakhovsky, Russian general (youngest ever Soviet general of the army), born in Uman, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1945)
About June 29, 1906
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
