Lady Jane Grey takes the throne of England. Lady Jane Grey, also known as the “Nine Days’ Queen,” was an English noblewoman who was briefly…
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9 July 1763
The Mozart family grand tour of Europe began, lifting the profile of son Wolfgang Amadeus. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential Austrian composer…
8 July 1716
The Battle of Dynekilen forces Sweden to abandon its invasion of Norway. The Battle of Dynekilen was a significant naval engagement during the Great Northern…
7 July 1834
In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. Abolitionists were individuals and groups who advocated for the end of slavery and the…
6 July 1484
Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão finds the mouth of the Congo River. Diogo Cão was a Portuguese navigator and explorer, notable for his voyages along…
5 July 1807
In Buenos Aires the local militias repel the British soldiers within the Second English Invasion. The Second English Invasion occurred in 1807, following the first…
4 July 1892
Western Samoa changes the International Date Line, causing Monday (July 4) to occur twice, resulting in a leap year with 367 days. Western Samoa (now…
3 July 1973
David Bowie retires his stage persona Ziggy Stardust with the surprise announcement that it is “the last show that we’ll ever do” on the last…
2 June 1919
Anarchists simultaneously set off bombs in eight separate U.S. cities. This series of coordinated bombings took place in eight different American cities on June 2,…
1 July 1863
American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant battle fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, during…