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What Happened on July 15, 1870

Historical Events

  • Manitoba becomes the 5th Canadian province and the Northwest Territories are created and transferred to Canada by the Hudson's Bay Company
  • The last confederate state, Georgia is readmitted to the United States

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernest Walker, British composer, born in Bombay, British India (d. 1949)

About July 15, 1870

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer