Historical Events
- 1st trans-US rail service begins
Famous Birthdays
- Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., American landscape architect, born in Staten Island, New York (d. 1957)
1870 Highlights
About July 24, 1870
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
