Historical Events
- Envelope bearing 1st US 10 cent stamps used (still exists today)
Famous Birthdays
- Marcel Bertrand, French geologist and mine engineer (tectonic geology), born in Paris (d. 1907)
1847 Highlights
About July 2, 1847
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 173 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
