July 29 in History

• 1954

  July 29, 1954:

  The first of three volumes of the epic novel dubbed "Fellowship of the Ring"  by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien is published.

• 1957

  July 29, 1957:

  American talk show “The Tonight show”, which is hosted by Jack Paar, premieres.

• 1961

  July 29, 1961:

  American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan is injured in a motor accident.

• 1965

  July 29, 1965:

  The Beatles premieres their film titled "Help" at London Pavilion Theatre in the West End of London.

• 1966

  July 29, 1966:

  The British rock band ‘Cream’ makes its unofficial debut at the Twisted Wheel.

• 1978

  July 29, 1978:

  Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks drops a song titled "Whenever I Call You 'Friend'."

• 1983

  July 29, 1983:

  NBC TV premieres the music video dubbed "Friday Night Videos".

• 1992

  July 29, 1992:

  American stage, television and film actor Ray Sharkey is arrested by the Canadian security agency for possessing narcotic drugs.