What Happened on July 1, 1857

Famous Birthdays

  • Martha Hughes Cannon, American politician, polygamous wife and women's rights activist (1st US female state senator, Utah 1897-1901), born in Llandudno, Wales (d. 1932)
  • Roger Connor, American Baseball Hall of Fame 1st baseman (career HR record 138 stood for 23 years; NL batting champion 1885; NL RBI leader 1889; NY Giants), born in Waterbury, Connecticut (d. 1931)

About July 1, 1857

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer