WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020

1786-First newspaper published west of Alleghenies, Pitts Gazette

1835-First sugar plantation in Hawaii begins

1858-First commercial treaty between US & Japan signed

1858-U.S. citizens allowed to live anywhere in Japan

1899-First motorcycle race, Manhattan Beach, NY

1920-First transcontinental airmail flight from NY to SF

1948-King George VI opens 14th modern Olympic games in London

1957-International Atomic Energy Agency established by U.N.

1958-President Eisenhower signs NASA & Space Act of 1958

1967-Moderate quake (6.5) strikes Caracas Venezuela causing severe damage

1973-Greek plebiscite chooses republic over monarchy

1981-Prince Charles of England weds Lady Diana Spencer

1982-Andy Taylor of rock group Duran Duran weds Tracie Wilson

1988-Gorbachev pushes plan electing president & parliament in March, 1989

1991-Donald Trump gives Marla Maples a 7+ carat engagement ring