July 29th Events
1914 – Transcontinental telephone service begins with the first call between NYC and SF
1773 – The first schoolhouse west of the Alleghenies is built in Schoenbrunn, Ohio
1993 – Israeli Court of Appeal overturns (5-0) conviction of John Demjaujuk
1940 – John Sigmund complete his 292 mile swim of the Mississippi. In about 90 hours