Historical Events
- Dutch newspaper stamp tax repealed
- US mint at Carson City, Nevada opens
Famous Birthdays
- William Strunk Jr., American grammarian and author (The Elements of Style), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1946)
About July 1, 1869
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 155 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
