1. In 1831, Native American leader Black Hawk surrendered to United States authorities in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, ending the Black Hawk War.

2. On July 29, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state in the Union after President James K. Polk signed the Wisconsin Statehood Bill.

3. A deadly tornado outbreak occurred in northern Wisconsin on July 29, 1860, causing extensive damage and claiming numerous lives.

4. The Milwaukee Braves defeated the New York Giants 4-3 on July 29, 1956, thanks to a walk-off home run by Hank Aaron. The game was played at Milwaukee County Stadium.

5. On July 29, 1987, the first Summerfest headliner to sell out the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee was announced - Whitney Houston. She performed to a packed audience on July 5, 1988.