What happend on 29th August

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1898

The Goodyear tire company is founded.

1896

Chop suey is invented in New York City.

1895

The formation of the Northern Rugby Union at the George Hotel, Huddersfield, England.

1885

Gottlieb Daimler patents the world's first motorcycle.

1871

Emperor Meiji orders the abolition of the han system and the establishment of prefectures as local centers of administration. (Traditional Japanese date: July 14, 1871).

1862

Battle of Aspromonte: Italian royal forces defeat rebels.

1842

The Tokugawa shogunate orders the local daimyō to begin providing foreign ships with fresh water and supplies when requested. (Traditional Japanese date: July 24, 1842).

1831

Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction.

1786

Shays' Rebellion, an armed uprising of Massachusetts farmers, begins in response to high debt and tax burdens.

1756

Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War.