Historical Events of 29th June

Historical Events:

1. 1613 – The Globe Theatre Burns Down:
   • During a performance of Shakespeare’s play “Henry VIII,” a cannon shot set off as a special effect ignited the wooden beams and thatching of the Globe Theatre in London, burning it to the ground.
2. 1776 – First Privateer Battle of the American Revolutionary War:
   • The first naval battle of the American Revolutionary War was fought between the American privateer Yankee Hero and the British ship HMS Milford off the coast of Massachusetts.
3. 1956 – Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 Signed:
   • President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, which authorized the construction of the Interstate Highway System, transforming American infrastructure and transportation.
4. 1974 – Isabel Perón Becomes President of Argentina:
   • Isabel Perón, the wife of former president Juan Perón, assumed the presidency of Argentina, becoming the first female president in the Western Hemisphere.
5. 2007 – Apple Releases the First iPhone:
   • Apple Inc. released the first-generation iPhone, revolutionizing the smartphone industry and paving the way for modern mobile technology.

Births:

1. 1886 – Robert Schuman:
   • A Luxembourgish-born French statesman, Schuman was a key architect of the European Union and the Council of Europe, and he served as Prime Minister of France.
2. 1900 – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry:
   • A French writer and aviator, best known for his novella “The Little Prince” (Le Petit Prince), one of the most-translated and best-selling books in the world.
3. 1944 – Gary Busey:
   • An American actor known for his roles in films like “The Buddy Holly Story” (for which he received an Academy Award nomination), “Lethal Weapon,” and “Point Break.”

Deaths:

1. 1833 – King Ferdinand VII of Spain:
   • The King of Spain whose reign was marked by turmoil and the Napoleonic Wars. His death led to the First Carlist War over the succession.
2. 1940 – Paul Klee:
   • A Swiss-born German artist associated with Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism, known for his highly individual style and exploration of color theory.

These events provide a glimpse into the diverse range of significant occurrences that have taken place on June 29th throughout history.