Today in History July 29 events and notes
Highlights include Eisenhower signing the National Aeronautics and Space Act to create NASA in 1958, Olaf II killed in battle in 1030, the Armada battle in 1588, van Gogh’s death in 1890, Humbert I assassination in 1900, first transcontinental phone in 1914, Olympic Games opening by George VI in 1948, IAEA established in 1987, Jack Paar debut on Tonight Show, Forrestal fire in 1967, Ford at Auschwitz in 1975, and Charles and Diana wedding in 1981 with divorce in 1996.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
National Aeronautics and Space Act
NASA
Norway
Olaf II
Gravelines
Vincent van Gogh
Auvers-sur-Oise
France
Humbert I
Victor Emmanuel II
New York
San Francisco
Britain
George VI
London
International Atomic Energy Agency
Jack Paar
NBC
Forrestal
Gulf of Tonkin
Gerald R. Ford
U.S
Auschwitz
Poland
Prince Charles
Diana Spencer
St. Paul's Cathedral
Baytown bond plan trimmed to 2 million in 1975
Baytown City Council discussed selling 2 million dollars in bonds in September as part of the 1975 bond program rather than 6.5 million due to current market conditions. The debate centered on financing needs amid fluctuating interest rates and project priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Napster
First
United Methodist Church
Mont Belvieu
Verses on the High and Holy One Isaiah 57 15
A Bible verse from Isaiah proclaims that the high and holy One dwells with the contrite and lowly in spirit to revive their spirit and heart. It emphasizes humility before a timeless, holy God and divine renewal for the humble.
Community Center Calendar Highlights Houston Baytown Area
Baytown and surrounding centers list ongoing activities including rhythm walking aerobics line dancing ceramics and bridge at Crosby Baytown Highlands and Sterling locations. Free English classes GED prep and youth programs are offered with contact numbers and addresses for Baytown Community Center Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Frank Butcher
Frank. Butcher
Promise Center
West Main
Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
the Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown
Angelique
Founders Day in Old River-Winfrey Draws Historical Commission
Members of the Chambers County Historical Commission attended the Old River-Winfrey Founders Day on July 24 25 led by Bob Wheat Chair Kay Willcox and Pudge Willcox Publicity Chair along with Pat Dryer a local native They spoke with visitors about local history raised funds from Afghan and book sales and other items Colleen Fontenot city council member organized the event which plans to become annual Vendors offered food drinks crafts a pie and cake auction a car show and a large children’s water slide The celebration featured a reenactment of the first settlers narrated by Wheat performed by Billy Wallace and musketeers with a ghostly skirmish involving nomadic Indians.
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Chambers County Historical Commission
Bob Wheat
Kay Willcox
Pudge Willcox
Pat Dryer
Old River
Winfrey
Colleen Fontenot
Billy Wallace
Baytown seniors plan fall trips to Mount Rushmore and Branson
Baytown Senior Recreation Club announces fall and winter excursions to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota for nine days eight nights with meals travel and lodging and a Branson Christmas trip seven days six nights with lodging meals travel and entertainment. Contact travel coordinators at 281-421-2041 or Earlene at 281-843-2607. The club meets at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Community
Duplicate
Market St
Baytown
Mount Rushmore
Branson
Black Hills
South Dakota
Earlene
Baytown Area
Market Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
Baytown Community Center
Bay Area
BANG
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Amegy Bank
Depression and
Highlands Community Center
LD. Walker
Market
Decker Dr
Wetlands Center
Goose Creek
ExxonMobil Baytown Toastmasters Club
ExxonMobil
Ralph Matthews
Hare Road
Marguerite
St. John's United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Leen
Grace's Kitchen
Grace United Methodist Church
N. Pruett
VEW
N. Main
Calvary Temple
Breda
Chambers County
Anahuac
Barrett
Diane
Sherita
Mim
Maxine
Main
Bulletin Board
Historical Commission
Enh
Mentee Sbilii
EIQ
Century 21
Lone Star Realtors
Century
W. Baker Baytown
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