1. On August 29, 1929, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel opened to traffic. It connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, Canada, underneath the Detroit River. It is considered an engineering marvel and was the first vehicular underwater tunnel to connect two countries.

2. August 29, 1833, was the day that the first steamboat arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was the "Governor Mason," named after the first territorial governor of Michigan, and it played a significant role in the city's growth and prosperity.

3. The University of Michigan's theater and drama department opened its first season at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre on August 29, 1929. The department has produced award-winning actors and directors, including James Earl Jones and Arthur Miller.

4. On August 29, 1967, the Detroit Tigers set a Major League Baseball record by using an all-black lineup for a game against the Boston Red Sox. It was a significant moment in the civil rights movement and helped change the face of professional sports.

5. August 29, 1945, was the day that the USS Michigan, a battleship named after the state, sailed into Tokyo Bay to become the first American battleship to enter the bay since the 19th century. The ship played a vital role in the U.S. military's efforts during World War II.