History: What Happened Today?

1. In 1816, Argentina declares its independence from Spain.
2. In 1850, the 12th President, Zachary Taylor died in office. He only served 16 months in office.
3. In 1877, the first Wimbledon tennis tourment begins. It is still the only major tennis event still played on grass.
4. In 1891, the first woman, Irene Colt, was admitted to Yale University.
5. In 1995, The Grateful Dead played their last concert in Chicago, Illinois at Soldier Field.
6. Famous Birthdays: Tom Hanks (actor), Dean Koontz (author), Fred Savage (actor), Bon Scott (rocker - AC/DC), Elias Howe (inventor), John Paul Getty (businessman), David Hockney (artist)

For famous birthdays and other daily events in history, visit our Daily Dose Activities.

Click Here for Yesterday in History: July 8

Click Here for Tomorrow in History: July 10

For more history resources on Internet 4 Classrooms, visit our Social Studies and History index. For Pre K-8th Grade Level History and Social Studies Resources, visit our Grade Level Index.