Historical Events
- Cornerstone laid for 2nd US mint at Chestnut and Juniper St, Philadelphia, the "Grecian Temple"
- The first London bus "omnibus", operated by George Shillibeer, begins service between Marylebone Road and Bank Junction
Famous Birthdays
- Hermann Kotzschmar, German-American composer, born in Finsterwalde, Brandenburg, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1909)
About July 4, 1829
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 195 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
