June 29

What happened on June 29 in history

3 events fall on June 29, from 1613 to 2007. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

Guess where and when

Explore a 360° historical scene and place it on the map and the timeline. Free, no sign-up.

Play today's challenge

Events on June 29

  1. 1613

    The Globe Theatre burns

    A cannon fired during Henry VIII sets the thatch alight.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  2. 1956

    The US Interstate system is authorised

    Eisenhower signs the Federal Aid Highway Act.

    Play the 20th century round

  3. 2007

    The iPhone goes on sale

    Queues form outside Apple stores for the first model.