June 29th is the day we celebrate Camera Day as well as Waffle Iron Day.
We’ve reached the 180th day of the year. There are 185 days remaining until the end of the year.
The month isn’t over yet and we have so many historical events, celebrity births and deaths and everything in-between to share with you right here!
Did you know that on this day, June 29, 1613, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London was destroyed by a fire? The fire started from a cannon shot as part of a performance.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about June 29th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on June 29 in history? Keep reading to find out!
The Commissioners of Customs Act was passed in the US.
The act essentially changed import and customs laws in the US by creating a new Customs Board for all the North American colonies. This also meant that new higher taxes would be brought in on goods arriving by ship. The uproar caused by this event led to the Boston Massacre.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Camila Mendes. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1994
Camila Mendes
American Actress
Age
31 years old
Born IN
Virginia, USA
1978
Nicole Scherzinger
American Singer
Age
47 years old
Born IN
Hawaii, USA
1982
Lily Rabe
American Actress
Age
43 years old
Born IN
New York, USA
1944
Gary Busey
American Actor
Age
81 years old
Born IN
Texas, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on this day share the Cancer star sign.
Cancers tend to have excellent listening skills and show a genuine interest in people. Because of this, Cancers generally do well as therapists, bodyworkers, and energy healers.
For all of you who were born in June, your allocated birthstone is alexandrite. The alexandrite is unique as it contains both green and red colors. The green provides hope, fertility, and peace, but the red symbolizes power, passion, and sometimes even aggression.
If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around October 6 in the previous year.
A baby conceived on June 29th, 2025, will likely be due around March 22nd, 2026.
Quotes
Every day brings a new quote - here are the most renowned quotes spoken or written on June 29th in history.
2011
“Nobody deserves your tears, but whoever deserves them will not make you cry.”
Gabriel García Márquez
(Colombian Novelist)
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here's a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
United States
National Camera Day
Today is the one day of the year when we really bring everything into focus. That’s because June 29 is National Camera Day! This annual special holiday is the perfect day to grab your camera (or your phone), get out there, and take lots of photos!
United States
National Waffle Iron Day
The best part about today is it’s celebrated by eating waffles! The world’s first waffle irons were seen in western Europe in the 14th century, and even then, they had elaborate designs! Waffle irons have come a long way since then, and making waffles is now easier than ever.
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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