Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on July 29, 1920

Historical Events

  • Construction of the Link River Dam begins as part of the Klamath Reclamation Project, Oregon
  • First successful transcontinental US airmail flight from New York to San Francisco
  • Mexican rebel Pancho Villa surrenders

Famous Birthdays

  • Neville Jeffress, Australian founder of Media Monitors Australia, born in Sydney (d. 2007)
  • Rodolfo Acosta, Mexican-American character actor (Salón México, The Fugitive, Littlest Outlaw), born in Chamizal, Texas (d. 1974)

About July 29, 1920

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 104 years and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo