1. On May 29, 1911, the Indianapolis 500 was held for the first time. This iconic car race continues to draw international attention to the state of Indiana each year.
2. In 1953, on May 29, Jacqueline Cochran became the first woman to break the sound barrier. She accomplished this feat while piloting a Canadair F-86 Sabre jet in California, but she was born and raised in Muscogee, Indiana.
3. On May 29, 1780, a group of Native American warriors attacked a small settlement in Clark County, Indiana. Known as the Pigeon Roost Massacre, the attack left over 20 settlers dead and marked a low point in the relationship between Native American tribes and early American settlers in the region.
4. In 1896, on May 29, an international convention of the Christian Church took place in Indianapolis. At this convention, the first steps were taken to establish what is now known as the Council on Christian Unity.
5. May 29, 1900, marked the birth of Howard Hawks, a director and screenwriter who would become known for his iconic films in the golden era of Hollywood. While he was born in Goshen, Indiana, Hawks grew up in Wisconsin and California before launching his career in the film industry.
5 Fun Facts About May 29 In Indiana History
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