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What Happened on July 1, 1884

Famous Deaths

  • Allan Pinkerton, Scottish-American barrel maker, private detective (co-founder of Pinkerton Agency), abolitionist, and spy, dies at 64
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights

About July 1, 1884

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer