Rev War | Biography Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, French Lieutenant General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 1 1725
Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, started Learn more about July 1 1863
Civil War | Biography John F. Reynolds, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 1 1863
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, fought from July 2 - July 6, started Learn more about July 2 1777
Article Thirty-five slaves, including Denmark Vesey, are hanged in South Carolina after being accused of organizing a slave rebellion Learn more about July 2 1822
Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, continues Learn more about July 2 1863
Civil War | Battle Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, ended with a Union victory Learn more about July 3 1863
Article At West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy opens Learn more about July 4 1802
Rev War | Biography Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1826
Rev War | Biography John Adams, 2nd President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1826
Rev War | Biography James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, died Learn more about July 4 1831
Civil War | Battle Battle of Vicksburg, fought from May 18 to July 4, concluded with a Union victory Learn more about July 4 1863
Rev War | Primary Source Congress approves the Olive Branch Petition, a final attempt to avoid war with Britain Learn more about July 5 1775
Civil War | Biography David Farragut, Union Vice Admiral during the Civil War, was born Learn more about July 5 1801
Rev War | Primary Source Congress issues a “Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms” Learn more about July 6 1775
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, fought from July 2 - July 6, ended Learn more about July 6 1777
Civil War | Article Conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln are executed Learn more about July 7 1865
Civil War | Battle Battle of Port Hudson, fought from May 21 to July 9, ended Learn more about July 9 1863
Civil War | Article 14th Amendment is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the U.S. due process of law Learn more about July 9 1868
Primary Source Albany Plan of Union—Benjamin Franklin proposes a single government for the colonies Learn more about July 10 1754
Rev War | Biography Peggy Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold and British spy during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 11 1760
Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Stevens, fought from July 11-12, began Learn more about July 11 1864
Rev War | Biography Alexander Hamilton, American Lieutenant Colonel and the 1st U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, died Learn more about July 12 1804
Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Stevens, fought from July 11-12, ended Learn more about July 12 1864
Civil War | Battle Battle of Falling Waters, also known as Williamsport, fought from July 13 - 16, began Learn more about July 13 1863
Civil War | Biography John C. Pemberton, Confederate Lieutenant General, died Learn more about July 13 1881
Civil War | Battle 1864 - Battle of Tupelo, also known as Harrisburg, fought from July 14-15, started Learn more about July 14 1864
Civil War | Battle 1864 - Battle of Tupelo, also known as Harrisburg, fought from July 14-15, ended Learn more about July 15 1864
Civil War | Biography David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in the United States Navy to hold an admiral rank Learn more about July 16 1862
Civil War | Battle Battle of Falling Waters, also known as Williamsport, fought from July 13 - 16, ended Learn more about July 16 1863
War of 1812 | Biography Elbridge Gerry, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Vice President during the War of 1812, was born Learn more about July 17 1744
Civil War | Battle Battle of Honey Springs, also known as the affair at Elk Creek Learn more about July 17 1863
Rev War | Biography John Paul Jones, Patriot Naval Captain during the American Revolution, died Learn more about July 18 1792
Civil War | Battle Battle of Fort Wagner, fought from July 28 to September 7, began Learn more about July 18 1863
Civil War | Biography Robert Gould Shaw, Union Colonel during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 18 1863
Civil War | Battle Battle of Cool Spring, also known as Castleman’s Ferry Learn more about July 18 1864
Civil War | Biography Dorothea Dix, Superintendent of the Army Nurses during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 18 1887
Civil War | Battle Battle of Buffington Island was fought, ending in a Union victory Learn more about July 19 1863
Civil War | Biography James B. McPherson, Union Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 22 1864
Civil War | Biography Ulysses S. Grant, General-in-Chief of the Union Army and 18th President of the U.S., died Learn more about July 23 1885
Rev War | Biography Henry Knox, Patriot Major General and Chief of Artillery during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 25 1750
War of 1812 | Battle Battle of Lundy’s Lane, also known as Niagara Falls Learn more about July 25 1814
Civil War | Article John Hunt Morgan was captured at Salineville, Ohio, ending Morgan’s Raid Learn more about July 26 1814
Rev War | Biography Samuel Smith, Patriot Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about July 27 1752
Civil War | Battle First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown or Strawberry Plains, fought from July 27-29, started Learn more about July 27 1864
Civil War | Biography Confederate spy Belle Boyd was captured by Union soldiers Learn more about July 29 1862
Civil War | Battle First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown or Strawberry Plains, fought from July 27-29, ended Learn more about July 29 1864
Civil War | Biography George E. Pickett, Confederate Major General during the Civil War, died Learn more about July 30 1875
Civil War | Biography Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, died Learn more about July 31 1875
