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Historical Events in July 1835

USALiberty Bell

Jul 8 Liberty Bell cracks (again)
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The Liberty Bell on its ornate stand, 1872
The Liberty Bell on its ornate stand, 1872
  • Jul 9 St Etienne-Lyons railway opens in France

InventionHistoric Invention

Jul 13 Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson files for a patent for his screw propeller design

Mechanical Inventor John Ericsson
Mechanical Inventor
John Ericsson

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Jul 22 Smolny Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia is consecrated, originally commissioned by Elizabeth of Russia

Empress of Russia Elizabeth of Russia
Empress of Russia
Elizabeth of Russia
  • Jul 25 Ibrahim Pasha's army attacks Jewish settlers of Hebron Palestine
  • Jul 26 1st sugar cane plantation started in Hawaii
  • Jul 29 1st sugar plantation in Hawaii begins

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