Historical Events
Event of Interest
Jacques Cousteau's Calypso anchors in 7,500 m of water (record)
- US Open Women's Golf, Northland CC: Kathy Cornelius wins her only major title in an 18-hole playoff by 7 strokes over amateur Barbara McIntire
- WCKT (now WSVN) TV channel 7 in Miami, Florida (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Patti Scialfa, American singer-songwriter ("As Long As I Can Be (With You)"), wife of Bruce Springsteen, born in Deal, New Jersey
- Ronnie Musgrove, American politician (Governor of Mississippi 2000-04), born in Tocowa, Mississippi
- Teddy Atlas, American boxing trainer and commentator
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Klages, German philosopher (study of graves), dies at 83
About July 29, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon
