Historical Events
Gadsden Purchase
US President Franklin Pierce signs the Gadsden Purchase, buying 29,670 square-miles (76,800 square km) from Mexico for $10 million (now southern Arizona and New Mexico)
1853 Highlights
About June 24, 1853
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 171 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
