Historical Events
- Construction begins on B & O (Baltimore-Ohio) 1st US passenger RR
Famous Birthdays
- J. Johnston Pettigrew, American lawyer and Confederate General in the American Civil War, born in Tyrrell County, North Carolina (d. 1863)
- Wilhelm Ahlwardt, German orientalist, born in Greifswald, Germany (d. 1909)
About July 4, 1828
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 195 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer