Historical Events
Gadsden Purchase
US President Franklin Pierce signs the Gadsden Purchase, buying 29,670 square-miles (76,800 square km) from Mexico for $10 million (now southern Arizona and New Mexico)
1853 Highlights
About June 24, 1853
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
