Historical Events
- Huskar Pit Disaster: 26 children drown trying to escape flooding in the Silkstone Colliery in England. Leads to the 1842 Mines Act, which bans women and children working underground. [1]
- Iowa Territory is organised from Wisconsin Territory, lasting until 1846
About July 4, 1838
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 186 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
