Historical Events
- Smokey Burgess hits 3 HRs to help Pirates beat Reds 16-5
- USSR performs nuclear Test
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Stevens, American illustrator and comic artist (The Rocketeer), born in Lynwood, California (d. 2008)
- Jean-Hugues Anglade, French actor
Famous Weddings
Diego Rivera
Mexican artist Diego Rivera (68) marries 4th wife art dealer Emma Hurtado
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About July 29, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
