This Day in History

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 are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on July 4 :

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)

Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on July 3 :

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1881 – Charles J. Guiteau shoots President James Garfield, who dies two months later (More info) 1890 – Congress passes the Sherman Anti-Trust Act (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins (More info) 1867 – Canada becomes a self-governing dominion of Great Britain under the British North America Act (More info)