Historical Events
- English mountaineer Edward Whymper leads first expedition to climb the Matterhorn (four die on the descent)
- The Chickasaw Nation is the last of the Five Tribes to surrender to the Union following the Confederate defeat
Famous Birthdays
- Annie Jones, American bearded lady (appeared in P. T. Barnum circus), born in Marion, Virginia (d. 1902)
About July 14, 1865
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
