Historical Events
- 1st public schoolhouse opens at Washington and Mason St, San Francisco
- US War Department decrees that Kansas and Tennessee are to be canvassed for volunteers
Famous Birthdays
- John Clarkson, American Baseball HOF pitcher (Triple Crown 1889; no-hitter 1885; 3 × NL wins leader; 3 × NL strikeout leader; Chicago White Stockings, Boston Beaneaters), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts (d. 1909)
- Samuel D. Riddle, American thoroughbred owner (Man 'o War, War Admiral), born in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania (d. 1951)
About July 1, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 163 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
