1. On November 29, 1877, the National Presbyterian Church was founded in Washington, D.C. The church is a historic landmark and is known for its remarkable architecture and significant role in the religious history of the city.

2. In 1929, the first U.S. motorized mail delivery service was inaugurated in the District of Columbia. The service allowed mail to be delivered more quickly and efficiently throughout the city, and paved the way for the modern postal service.

3. On November 29, 1947, Washington, D.C. resident Mary Church Terrell was arrested for protesting segregation at a white-owned restaurant in downtown D.C. Terrell was an influential civil rights leader and activist who fought for equality and justice throughout her life.

4. In 1989, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, a landmark abortion rights case. The case challenged some of the restrictive abortion laws in Missouri and had significant implications for reproductive health rights across the country.

5. On November 29, 2007, Washington, D.C. became the first major city in the United States to implement a citywide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants. The ban was controversial at the time, but has since become widely accepted as a necessary public health measure.