Historical Events
- The Republican Party of Texas is founded in Houston, with a goal regaining admittance to the union after the US Civil War
Famous Birthdays
- Stephen Mather, American industrialist and conservationist (organized US National Park Service), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1930)
About July 4, 1867
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 156 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
