Historical Events
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Gettysburg begins in Pennsylvania, Union forces halt Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia
- Free city delivery of mail begins in 49 US cities; postage 3 cents per oz
- Slavery abolished in Dutch territories including Sint Maarten, Suriname and the Dutch Antilles, (now marked as Keti Koti Day in Suriname and the Netherlands)
Famous Birthdays
- William Grant Stairs, Canadian-British explorer and adventurer who had a leading role in two of the most controversial expeditions in the history of the colonisation of Africa, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia (d. 1892)
Famous Deaths
- John Fulton Reynolds, American Union general-major, dies in the Battle of Gettysburg at 42
Died in 1863 1863 Highlights
About July 1, 1863
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 161 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
