Historical Events
Event of Interest
Former United States Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton dies after being shot in a pistol duel the previous day by Vice President Aaron Burr
Famous Deaths
Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)
US Founding Father and 1st Secretary of the Treasury (1789-95), killed by Vice President Aaron Burr in pistol duel near Weehawken at 49
1804 Highlights
About July 12, 1804
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 219 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
