Historical Events
- Battle of Gettysburg, the largest battle ever fought on the American continent, ends in a major victory for the Union during the US Civil War
Famous Deaths
Alonzo Cushing (1841-1863)
American Union officer, dies at the Battle of Gettsburg at about 22
- Elon John Farnsworth, American Brigadier General (Union Army), dies at the battle of Gettysburg at 25
- George Hull Ward, American general and Union officer in the American Civil War, dies of his wounds at the Battle of Gettysburg at 37
- Little Crow [Ta-oya-te-duta], Mdewakanton Dakota leader (Treaty of Mendota), shot and killed by settlers at about 53
- Richard B. Garnett, American Confederate Brigadier General, killed during Pickett's Charge, Battle of Gettysburg at 45
- Samuel K. Zook, American Union general-major, dies of his wounds from the Battle of Gettysburg at 40
- William Barksdale, American Confederate Brigadier General, dies in the Battle of Gettysburg while leading his brigade's attack at 41
Died in 1863 1863 Highlights
About July 3, 1863
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 161 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
