What Happened on July 24, 1796

Famous Birthdays

  • Herman van Sonsbeeck, Dutch lawyer and statesman, born in Zwolle, Netherlands (d. 1865)
  • John Middleton Clayton, U.S. Secretary of State (1849-50) and U.S. Senator from Delaware, born in Dagsboro, Delaware (d. 1856)

About July 24, 1796

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 227 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Leo