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What Happened on July 24, 1870

Historical Events

  • 1st trans-US rail service begins

Famous Birthdays

  • Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., American landscape architect, born in Staten Island, New York (d. 1957)

About July 24, 1870

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 154 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo