AUGUST 29 | Birthdays and Events
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Notable Birthdays for August 29
Henry Bergh (1813-1888) - Activist and founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Charles F. Kettering (1876-1958) - Founded the Delco Electronics Company and inventor of the "auto self-starter."
Jackie Mitchell (1913-1987) - One of America's first female pitchers who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Isabel Sanford (1917-2004) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Louise "Weezy" Jefferson on the sitcom The Jeffersons.
Iris Apfel (1921-2024) - Famous interior designer and fashion designer remembered for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized eyeglasses.
Wendell Scott (1921-1990) - The first Black driver to win a race at NASCAR (Jacksonville 200).
Richard Blackwell (1922-2008) - Fashion designer and critic who created the iconic Ten Worst Dressed Women List.
John McCain (1936-2018) - Politician and former Naval Captain who was shot down and held as a North Vietnamese POW for six years.
Temple Grandin (1947-Still Living) - Autistic academic, author and ethologist who advocated for humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and autism.
Michael Jackson (1958-2009) - Often referred to as the "King of Pop" who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
Memorable Events for August 29
1758 - The first American Indian reservation is established at Indian Mills, NJ. (Treaty of Easton).
1862 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury forms the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing strictly to print newly issued paper currency.
1869 - The Mount Washington Cog Railway opens and becomes the world's first mountain-climbing rack railway.
1885 - The first heavyweight title fight is held between boxers John L. Sullivan and Dominick McCaffrey.
1896 - Chop suey is supposedly invented in NY City by the chef of visiting Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang.
1898 - The Goodyear Tire Company is founded in Akron, OH.
1916 - Congress creates the U.S. Naval Reserve.
1958 - U.S. Air Force Academy opens in Colorado Springs, CO.
1997 - Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings found Netflix as an internet DVD rental service.
2003 - Skype Technologies (Microsoft) releases their video-conferencing software.