29 July - The Lord of the Rings published in 1954

Published on 29 July 1954, The Lord of the Rings is an epic high-fantasy novel by the English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. 

It was actually published in three volumes on the following dates:

1. "The Fellowship of the Ring" - 29 July 1954
2. "The Two Towers" - 11 November 1954
3. "The Return of the King" - 20 October 1955

It follows the journey of a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who embarks on a quest to destroy the One Ring, a powerful artifact created by the dark lord Sauron. Along the way, Frodo is accompanied by a group of diverse characters, including humans, elves, dwarves, and other hobbits, forming the Fellowship of the Ring.

Tolkien's masterpiece has become one of the most influential and widely read works of fantasy literature and has inspired numerous adaptations, including films, video games, and other media.

The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling books ever written, with over 150 million copies sold.