Historical Events
United States Declaration of Independence
Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston as members
Famous Birthdays
- John Constable, English landscape painter (Hay Wain), born in East Bergholt, Suffolk, England (d. 1837)
About June 11, 1776
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
