Breadcrumb Home Today in History Today in History Month January February March April May June July August September October November December « Previous July 1 1725 Next » Rev War | Biography Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, French Lieutenant General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 1 1725 « Previous July 1 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Malvern Hill Learn more about July 1 1862 « Previous July 1 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, started Learn more about July 1 1863 « Previous July 1 1863 Next » Civil War | Biography John F. Reynolds, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 1 1863 « Previous July 2 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, fought from July 2 - July 6, started Learn more about July 2 1777 « Previous July 2 1822 Next » Article Thirty-five slaves, including Denmark Vesey, are hanged in South Carolina after being accused of organizing a slave rebellion Learn more about July 2 1822 « Previous July 2 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, continues Learn more about July 2 1863 « Previous July 3 1754 Next » Article George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces Learn more about July 3 1754 « Previous July 3 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, ended with a Union victory Learn more about July 3 1863 « Previous July 4 1776 Next » Rev War | Article Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence Learn more about July 4 1776 « Previous July 4 1802 Next » Article At West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy opens Learn more about July 4 1802 « Previous July 4 1826 Next » Rev War | Biography Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1826 « Previous July 4 1826 Next » Rev War | Biography John Adams, 2nd President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1826 « Previous July 4 1831 Next » Rev War | Biography James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1831 « Previous July 4 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Vicksburg, fought from May 18 to July 4, concluded with a Union victory Learn more about July 4 1863 « Previous July 5 1775 Next » Rev War | Primary Source Congress approves the Olive Branch Petition, a final attempt to avoid war with Britain Learn more about July 5 1775 « Previous July 5 1801 Next » Civil War | Biography David Farragut, Union Vice Admiral during the Civil War, was born Learn more about July 5 1801 « Previous July 5 1814 Next » War of 1812 | Battle Battle of Chippawa Learn more about July 5 1814 « Previous July 6 1775 Next » Rev War | Primary Source Congress issues a “Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms” Learn more about July 6 1775 « Previous July 6 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, fought from July 2 - July 6, ended Learn more about July 6 1777 « Previous July 6 1781 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle at Green Spring Learn more about July 6 1781 « Previous July 6 1802 Next » Rev War | Biography Daniel Morgan, Patriot Brigadier General, died Learn more about July 6 1802 « Previous July 7 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Hubbardton Learn more about July 7 1777 « Previous July 7 1865 Next » Civil War | Article Conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln are executed Learn more about July 7 1865 « Previous July 8 1758 Next » Article Battle of Fort Carillon Learn more about July 8 1758 « Previous July 8 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Fort Ann Learn more about July 8 1777 « Previous July 9 1755 Next » Article Battle of Monongahela Learn more about July 9 1755 « Previous July 9 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Port Hudson, fought from May 21 to July 9, ended Learn more about July 9 1863 « Previous July 9 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Monocacy Learn more about July 9 1864 « Previous July 9 1868 Next » Civil War | Article 14th Amendment is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the U.S. due process of law Learn more about July 9 1868 « Previous July 10 1754 Next » Primary Source Albany Plan of Union—Benjamin Franklin proposes a single government for the colonies Learn more about July 10 1754 « Previous July 11 1760 Next » Rev War | Biography Peggy Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold and British spy during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 11 1760 « Previous July 11 1861 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Rich Mountain Learn more about July 11 1861 « Previous July 11 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Stevens, fought from July 11-12, began Learn more about July 11 1864 « Previous July 12 1804 Next » Rev War | Biography Alexander Hamilton, American Lieutenant Colonel and the 1st U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, died Learn more about July 12 1804 « Previous July 12 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Stevens, fought from July 11-12, ended Learn more about July 12 1864 « Previous July 13 1787 Next » Primary Source Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance Learn more about July 13 1787 « Previous July 13 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Falling Waters, also known as Williamsport, fought from July 13 - 16, began Learn more about July 13 1863 « Previous July 13 1881 Next » Civil War | Biography John C. Pemberton, Confederate Lieutenant General, died Learn more about July 13 1881 « Previous July 14 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Tupelo, also known as Harrisburg, fought from July 14-15, started Learn more about July 14 1864 « Previous July 15 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Tupelo, also known as Harrisburg, fought from July 14-15, ended Learn more about July 15 1864 « Previous July 16 1779 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Stony Point Learn more about July 16 1779 « Previous July 16 1862 Next » Civil War | Biography David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in the United States Navy to hold an admiral rank Learn more about July 16 1862 « Previous July 16 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Falling Waters, also known as Williamsport, fought from July 13 - 16, ended Learn more about July 16 1863 « Previous July 17 1744 Next » War of 1812 | Biography Elbridge Gerry, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Vice President during the War of 1812, was born Learn more about July 17 1744 « Previous July 17 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Honey Springs, also known as the affair at Elk Creek Learn more about July 17 1863 « Previous July 18 1792 Next » Rev War | Biography John Paul Jones, Patriot Naval Captain during the American Revolution, died Learn more about July 18 1792 « Previous July 18 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Wagner, fought from July 28 to September 7, began Learn more about July 18 1863 « Previous July 18 1863 Next » Civil War | Biography Robert Gould Shaw, Union Colonel during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 18 1863 « Previous July 18 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Cool Spring, also known as Castleman’s Ferry Learn more about July 18 1864 « Previous July 18 1887 Next » Civil War | Biography Dorothea Dix, Superintendent of the Army Nurses during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 18 1887 « Previous July 19 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Buffington Island was fought, ending in a Union victory Learn more about July 19 1863 « Previous July 20 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Peach Tree Creek Learn more about July 20 1864 « Previous July 21 1861 Next » Civil War | Battle First Battle of Bull Run Learn more about July 21 1861 « Previous July 22 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Atlanta Learn more about July 22 1864 « Previous July 22 1864 Next » Civil War | Biography James B. McPherson, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 22 1864 « Previous July 23 1885 Next » Civil War | Biography Ulysses S. Grant, General-in-Chief of the Union Army and 18th President of the U.S., died Learn more about July 23 1885 « Previous July 24 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Second Battle of Kernstown Learn more about July 24 1864 « Previous July 25 1750 Next » Rev War | Biography Henry Knox, Patriot Major General and Chief of Artillery during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 25 1750 « Previous July 25 1814 Next » War of 1812 | Battle Battle of Lundy’s Lane, also known as Niagara Falls Learn more about July 25 1814 « Previous July 26 1814 Next » Civil War | Article John Hunt Morgan was captured at Salineville, Ohio, ending Morgan’s Raid Learn more about July 26 1814 « Previous July 27 1752 Next » Rev War | Biography Samuel Smith, Patriot Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 27 1752 « Previous July 27 1864 Next » Civil War | Battlefield Battle of Massard Prairie Learn more about July 27 1864 « Previous July 27 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown or Strawberry Plains, fought from July 27-29, started Learn more about July 27 1864 « Previous July 28 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Ezra Church Learn more about July 28 1864 « Previous July 29 1862 Next » Civil War | Biography Confederate spy Belle Boyd was captured by Union soldiers Learn more about July 29 1862 « Previous July 29 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown or Strawberry Plains, fought from July 27-29, ended Learn more about July 29 1864 « Previous July 30 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of The Crater at Petersburg, Virginia Learn more about July 30 1864 « Previous July 30 1875 Next » Civil War | Biography George E. Pickett, Confederate Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 30 1875 « Previous July 31 1875 Next » Civil War | Biography Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, died Learn more about July 31 1875 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December
Rev War | Biography Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, French Lieutenant General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 1 1725
Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, started Learn more about July 1 1863
Civil War | Biography John F. Reynolds, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 1 1863
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, fought from July 2 - July 6, started Learn more about July 2 1777
Article Thirty-five slaves, including Denmark Vesey, are hanged in South Carolina after being accused of organizing a slave rebellion Learn more about July 2 1822
Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, continues Learn more about July 2 1863
Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, ended with a Union victory Learn more about July 3 1863
Article At West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy opens Learn more about July 4 1802
Rev War | Biography Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1826
Rev War | Biography John Adams, 2nd President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1826
Rev War | Biography James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1831
Civil War | Battle Battle of Vicksburg, fought from May 18 to July 4, concluded with a Union victory Learn more about July 4 1863
Rev War | Primary Source Congress approves the Olive Branch Petition, a final attempt to avoid war with Britain Learn more about July 5 1775
Civil War | Biography David Farragut, Union Vice Admiral during the Civil War, was born Learn more about July 5 1801
Rev War | Primary Source Congress issues a “Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms” Learn more about July 6 1775
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, fought from July 2 - July 6, ended Learn more about July 6 1777
Civil War | Article Conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln are executed Learn more about July 7 1865
Civil War | Battle Battle of Port Hudson, fought from May 21 to July 9, ended Learn more about July 9 1863
Civil War | Article 14th Amendment is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the U.S. due process of law Learn more about July 9 1868
Primary Source Albany Plan of Union—Benjamin Franklin proposes a single government for the colonies Learn more about July 10 1754
Rev War | Biography Peggy Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold and British spy during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 11 1760
Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Stevens, fought from July 11-12, began Learn more about July 11 1864
Rev War | Biography Alexander Hamilton, American Lieutenant Colonel and the 1st U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, died Learn more about July 12 1804
Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Stevens, fought from July 11-12, ended Learn more about July 12 1864
Civil War | Battle Battle of Falling Waters, also known as Williamsport, fought from July 13 - 16, began Learn more about July 13 1863
Civil War | Biography John C. Pemberton, Confederate Lieutenant General, died Learn more about July 13 1881
Civil War | Battle Battle of Tupelo, also known as Harrisburg, fought from July 14-15, started Learn more about July 14 1864
Civil War | Battle Battle of Tupelo, also known as Harrisburg, fought from July 14-15, ended Learn more about July 15 1864
Civil War | Biography David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in the United States Navy to hold an admiral rank Learn more about July 16 1862
Civil War | Battle Battle of Falling Waters, also known as Williamsport, fought from July 13 - 16, ended Learn more about July 16 1863
War of 1812 | Biography Elbridge Gerry, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Vice President during the War of 1812, was born Learn more about July 17 1744
Civil War | Battle Battle of Honey Springs, also known as the affair at Elk Creek Learn more about July 17 1863
Rev War | Biography John Paul Jones, Patriot Naval Captain during the American Revolution, died Learn more about July 18 1792
Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Wagner, fought from July 28 to September 7, began Learn more about July 18 1863
Civil War | Biography Robert Gould Shaw, Union Colonel during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 18 1863
Civil War | Battle Battle of Cool Spring, also known as Castleman’s Ferry Learn more about July 18 1864
Civil War | Biography Dorothea Dix, Superintendent of the Army Nurses during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 18 1887
Civil War | Battle Battle of Buffington Island was fought, ending in a Union victory Learn more about July 19 1863
Civil War | Biography James B. McPherson, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 22 1864
Civil War | Biography Ulysses S. Grant, General-in-Chief of the Union Army and 18th President of the U.S., died Learn more about July 23 1885
Rev War | Biography Henry Knox, Patriot Major General and Chief of Artillery during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 25 1750
War of 1812 | Battle Battle of Lundy’s Lane, also known as Niagara Falls Learn more about July 25 1814
Civil War | Article John Hunt Morgan was captured at Salineville, Ohio, ending Morgan’s Raid Learn more about July 26 1814
Rev War | Biography Samuel Smith, Patriot Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 27 1752
Civil War | Battle First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown or Strawberry Plains, fought from July 27-29, started Learn more about July 27 1864
Civil War | Biography Confederate spy Belle Boyd was captured by Union soldiers Learn more about July 29 1862
Civil War | Battle First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown or Strawberry Plains, fought from July 27-29, ended Learn more about July 29 1864
Civil War | Biography George E. Pickett, Confederate Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 30 1875
Civil War | Biography Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, died Learn more about July 31 1875
