August 29, 1907 Due to faulty structural design, the cantilever railroad bridge over the St. Lawrence River at Quebec City collapses while being built. Seventy-eight workers are killed. It will take 10 years to restart and complete the project. Canadian National now owns the span.
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August 29, 1916 Unable to get the railroads to agree, President Wilson goes before Congress seeking passage of legislation that would create a standard 8-hour day for U.S. railroad employees.
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August 29, 1935 The Railroad Retirement Fund is created, allowing retirement at age 65 and pensions paid out of fund revenues.
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August 29, 1963 Control of the Ann Arbor Railroad is transferred from the Wabash to the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton. (some sources say August 31 or September 3)
