What happened on July 29, 1973?

Headlines from July 29, 1973

• 🚀 Skylab Mission Begins – Three astronauts launched from Cape Kennedy to start a 59-day mission, linking with the Skylab space station.
• 🌍 U.S. Shifts View on Perón – The U.S. government now sees Juan Domingo Perón as Argentina's best hope for stability and progress.
• 🌱 Red Cross Aids Amazon – The International Red Cross plans to spend $5 million over five years to assist Amazon Indians.
• 🏦 Senate Approves Amtrak Funds – The Senate approved a $7.9 billion bill including $115.5 million for Amtrak's operating expenses.
• 📈 Life Expectancy Rises – The average life expectancy of Americans reached an all-time high of 71.2 years in 1972.
• 🎨 Art Exhibition Opens – An exhibition celebrating Inigo Jones opened in London, showcasing his architectural masterpieces.
• 🎉 World University Games – Moscow prepares for the World University Games, promoting it as a 'little Olympics' with 4,400 competitors.
• 📚 New Bird Checklist Released – The Connecticut Audubon Society announced the release of its first bird checklist since 1913.
• 🚗 Merritt Parkway Expansion – Plans to modernize the Merritt Parkway have sparked concerns among residents about highway expansion.
• 🏇 Dahlia Wins Major Race – Dahlia, an American-owned filly, captured the King George and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in England.