On April 29, 1927, Construction of the Spirit of St. Louis is completed.
On April 29, 1924, Open revolt breaks out in Santa Clara, Cuba.
On April 29, 1918, America’s WWI Ace of Aces, Eddie Rickenbacker, scores his first victory with the help of Captain James Norman Hall.
On April 29, 1913, Gideon Sundback of Hoboken patents the all-purpose zipper.