NYC Draft Riots Start
July 13, 1863, the New York City draft riots began.
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
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Disco Demolition Night
July 12, 1979, Disco Demolition Night between the White Sox and the Tigers double header.
Burr – Hamilton Duel
July 11, 1804, the Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel took place.
Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen
July 10, 1553, Lady Jane Grey was declared Queen of England.
Catherine the Great Becomes Empress
July 9, 1762, Catherine the Great became the Empress of Russia.
Cross of Gold Speech
July 8, 1896, William Jennings Bryan delivered his Cross of Gold speech.
Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges
July 7, 1438, Charles VII of France issued the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges.
McCartney Meets Lennon
July 6, 1957, Paul McCartney and John Lennon, met for the first time.
26th Amendment Ratified
July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was officially ratified in the United States.
Declaration of Independence Signed
July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.