Historical Events
- Commodore Perry requests trade relations with Japan
- New Zealand holds its first general election
Event of Interest
US President Franklin Pierce opens the "Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations" (a World's Fair), at the Crystal Palace in New York City (now site of Bryant Park)
About July 14, 1853
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
