Historical Events
- Governor Holden of North Carolina declares Casswell County to be in a state of insurrection
- US Congress authorizes registration of trademarks
Famous Birthdays
- Marie van Zeggelen, Dutch author (Koloniaaltje, children's books on Indonesia), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1957)
Famous Deaths
- Jan David Zocher Jr., Dutch landscape architect (Soestdijk Palace), dies at 79
Died in 1870 1870 Highlights
About July 8, 1870
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
