What happened on 29 June?

Look at what happened on this day, 29 June in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day

ON THIS DAY: 29 JUNE

1972 | In the case of Furman v. Georgia, the United States Supreme Court determines that the death penalty is an unconstitutional and cruel form of punishment that violates the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.

1974 | Vice President Isabel Perón took over as President after her husband, President Juan Perón, received a fatal cancer diagnosis.

1986 | Union leader Moses Mayekiso was reportedly detained upon his arrival from Sweden, according to reports. He was imprisoned under Internal Security Act Section 29 and held in solitary confinement for seven months.

1987 | At an auction in London, England, a painting by Vincent van Gogh called Le Pont de Trinquetaille sold for $20.4 million.

2007 | The launch of Apple Inc.’s first smartphone, the iPhone.

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BIRTHDAYS

1944 | Spanish economist, academic, and politician, Andreu Mas-Colell.

1948 | American actor and politician, Fred Grandy.

1952 | South African politician, Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge.

1974 | South African singer, Judith Sephuma

1991 | American actress, Addison Timlin.

DEATHS

2000 | Italian actor and director, Vittorio Gassman, 78.

2003 | American actress, Katharine Hepburn, 96.

2009 | American, target shooter and boot-maker, Joe Bowman, 84.

2012 | Chilean triple jumper, Juan Reccius, 101.

2020 | American rap artist, Stepa J. Groggs, 32.

SPORTS

1958 | On this day, Brazil won their first World Cup, beating hosts Sweden 5-2.

ENTERTAINMENT

2002 | American singer and actress, Rosemary Clooney died of lung cancer at age 74.

AFRICA FACT

Up to 2023, The most indebted African country to China is Angola.