July1867

Historical Events in July 1867

Historic Event

Jul 1 The Dominion of Canada is formed, comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario & Quebec, with John A. Macdonald serving as the first Prime Minister

John A. Macdonald — Prime Minister of Canada John A. Macdonald

Jul 2 1st US elevated railroad begins service, NYC

Historic Expedition

Jul 9 An unsuccessful expedition led by E.D Young sets out to search for Dr David Livingstone (Scottish missionary and explorer)

David Livingstone — Physician and Explorer David Livingstone

Jul 15 San Francisco Merchants' Exchange opens
Jul 16 Amstel Hotel, "the dignified old lady" opens in Amsterdam
Jul 16 D.R. Averill of Ohio patents ready-mixed paint
Jul 16 Joseph Monier patents reinforced concrete
Jul 17 1st US dental school, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, established

Historic Event

Jul 19 US Congress passes 3rd Reconstruction Act over President Andrew Johnson's veto

Andrew Johnson — 17th US President Andrew Johnson

Jul 19 Dutch Red Cross forms
Jul 21 City Gardens on Folsom in San Francisco opens

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