July 29

What happened on July 29 in history

3 events fall on July 29, from 1588 to 1981. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on July 29

  1. 1588

    The Armada is defeated

    Fireships and a running fight scatter the Spanish fleet off Gravelines.

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  2. 1958

    NASA is created

    Eisenhower signs the National Aeronautics and Space Act.

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  3. 1981

    Charles marries Diana

    St Paul's Cathedral hosts a wedding watched by 750 million people.

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