Historical Events
- The Cunard Line's 700 ton wooden paddle steamer RMS Britannia departs from Liverpool bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia on the first transatlantic crossing with a scheduled end
Famous Birthdays
- James McGranahan, American composer, born in Adamsville, Pennsylvania (d. 1907)
Famous Deaths
Karl Ferdinand von Graefe (1787-1840)
German surgeon who helped create modern plastic Immunologist, dies at 53
1840 Highlights
About July 4, 1840
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
