Historical Events
Event of Interest
Jul 19 Louis Riel speaks at a meeting of Metis residents about rights, setting in motion the events now referred to as the Red River Rebellion
Louis Riel
- Jul 30 The Charles, considered the world’s first "oil tanker", departs from the United States headed for Europe with a bulk capacity of 7,000 barrels of oil
Famous Birthdays
- Jul 1 William Strunk Jr., American grammarian and author (The Elements of Style), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1946)
- Jul 8 William V Moody, American poet (Death of Eve, Faith Healer)
- Jul 14 Owen Wister, American novelist (Virginian)
- Jul 29 Booth Tarkington, American novelist (17, Magnificent Ambersons)
