Historical Events
- 1st African American cabinet member in South Carolina, Francis L. Cardozo as Secretary of State
- Louisiana and South Carolina are the last states to ratify the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing civil rights
About July 9, 1868
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
