1. In 1956, the Chrysler Corporation displayed its fleet of new "Imperial" luxury cars at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. This marked the first time a luxury car brand displayed its vehicles in a hotel.

2. On June 29, 2006, the New York State Court of Appeals legalized same-sex marriage. This was a landmark decision for the United States and helped pave the way for nationwide marriage equality.

3. On June 29, 1938, Joe Louis defeated Max Schmeling in a rematch at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. This was a highly anticipated bout, as Schmeling had previously defeated Louis in 1936. The victory was seen as a symbolic win for the United States against Nazi Germany.

4. The New York cityscape was forever changed on June 29, 1971, when the first section of the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed. The Twin Towers would go on to become iconic symbols of New York City until their tragic destruction on September 11, 2001.

5. Jazz legend Louis Armstrong performed his famous rendition of "Hello, Dolly!" at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on June 29, 1964. The song would go on to become one of his signature tunes and a classic of the jazz genre.