What Happened on July 4, 1826

Historical Events

Jefferson and Adams Die the Same Day

Past presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, President John Quincy Adams calls "visible and palpable remarks of Divine Favor"

Famous Birthdays

  • Green Clay Smith, American politician and Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Richmond, Kentucky (d. 1895)

Stephen Foster (1826-1864)

American composer (Oh! Susanna; Swanee River; Beautiful Dreamer), born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania


Famous Deaths

John Adams (1735-1826)

2nd US President (1797-1801), dies at 90


Died in 1826 1826 Highlights

About July 4, 1826

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 197 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer