September 29 - What happened today?

Home What happened today in history? Blamepro's Almanac for September 29
In the headlines today:

2003		US president George W. Bush signs the Do Not Call Registry into law. (photo credit: Tyndale House)
1995	The defense rests, sending the O.J. Simpson murder trial to the jury.
1988	The NASA space shuttle Discovery lifts off, the first shuttle flight following the Challenger disaster.
1986	Olympic gold-medal winning gymnast, Mary Lou Retton, retires from competition.
1982	Over 250,000 bottles of Tylenol brand pain reliever are voluntarily recalled, following the poisoning death of seven people from cyanide-laced capsules in tampered packages.
1978	Pope John Paul I is found dead in his Vatican apartment, just over a month after becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church.
1977	Muhammad Ali becomes the world heavyweight boxing champ, beating Ernie Shavers at Madison Square Garden.
1962	The Broadway production of My Fair Lady closes, after a run of over 6 years.
1943	The US and Italy sign an armistice, during WWII.
1930	Singer/actor Bing Crosby marries Dixie Lee.
1930	Lowell Thomas makes his news anchor debut on CBS radio.
1829	Scotland Yard police, the 'Bobbies', make their first appearance on the streets of London.
1789		US president George Washington signs the first federal appropriations act. (photo credit: NARA)