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.

    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.

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    3. 2007

      The iPhone goes on sale

      Queues form outside Apple stores for the first model.

      Read about Burj Khalifa and Dubai Skyline Under Construction

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