Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1850 – Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the U.S., dies of cholera after only 16 months in office (More info)
1868 – The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African-Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence happens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after which the Liberty Bell is rung (More info)
1777 – Vermont becomes the first colony to abolish slavery (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The US begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300 (More info)
1898 – President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett’s Charge (More info)
1884 – Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average (More info)