What Happened on July 1, 1896

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Historical Events

  • Harbor of Ymuiden opens
  • Wilfrid Laurel sworn in as 1st French speaking premier of Canada

Famous Birthdays

  • Pavel G Antokolski, Russian poet/director (Syn) [NS]

Famous Deaths


Person of interestHarriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe, American author (Uncle Tom's Cabin), dies at 85

Abolitionist and Author Harriet Beecher Stowe
Abolitionist and Author
Harriet Beecher Stowe