Historical Events
- 1st transcontinental phone link made between New York City and San Francisco
- Austrian-Hungary bombs Belgrade
- British fleet leaves Portland/passes Straits of Dover
- In response to Austria's declaration of war on Serbia, Russian diplomats and general urge general mobilization, but the Tsar calls for partial mobilization
- Russia mobilize troops along Austrian boundary
Famous Birthdays
- "Professor" Irwin Corey, comedian (Car Wash, Doc), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2017)
- Abram Games, graphic artist
- Dovie Hudson, community activist in rural Mississippi
Famous Weddings
George Mallory
Mountain climber George Mallory (28) weds Ruth Dixon Turner
1914 Highlights
About July 29, 1914
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
