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What Happened on July 2, 1865

Historical Events

Salvation Army Founded

One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mission, now known as the Salvation Army

Famous Birthdays

  • Lily Braun [Amalie von Kretschmann], German feminist writer (Im Schatten Titanen), and socialist politician, born in Halberstadt, Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1916)

About July 2, 1865

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 159 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer