Historical Events
Ems Telegram
King Wilhelm I of Prussia sends the "Emser Depeche (Ems Telegram)" to Otto von Bismarck who publishes an edited version to purposely offend the French government precipitating the Franco-German War
1870 Highlights
About July 13, 1870
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
