1965 - The Gemini V made a big return to earth by landing in the Atlantic Ocean
1958 - In Colorado Springs, Colorado the U.S Air Force Academy Opens for the undergraduate education of Air Force officer candidates
1922 - WEAF-AM in New York broadcast the first radio advertisement
1916 - The Philippine Autonomy Act is passed by the United States, an Act or law which acted as the constitution of the Philippines for years.
1898 - The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, is founded
This Day In Business
2010 - Paul Allen's Interval Licensing LLC sues Google, Apple, eBay, Facebook and other companies for patent infringement.
1967 - "The Fugitive": ranked #36 on TV Guide's 2002 ranking of the greatest shows of all time
1835 - Tasmanian settlers found the city of Melbourne, Australia.
1968 - The first US Open tennis match is played with Billie Jean King beating Dr Vija Vuskains.
August 29th Holiday
Slovak National Uprising Anniversary (Slovakia) - Honors the day when Slovakian's rose against occupying Nazi troops in 1944.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He once worked for a Dutch gaming publication titled Power Unlimited. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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