On this day in history
June 29
American
1956Eisenhower signs the Interstate Highway Act, building 41,000 miles of freeway.
Eisenhower signs the Interstate Highway Act, building 41,000 miles of freeway.
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World
1995The Sampoong department store collapses in Seoul, killing 502 people.
The Sampoong department store collapses in Seoul, killing 502 people.
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1613The Globe Theatre burns down during a performance of Henry VIII.
The Globe Theatre burns down during a performance of Henry VIII.
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1976The Seychelles gain independence from Britain.
The Seychelles gain independence from Britain.
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