Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg

Today is Thursday, July 3, the 184th day of 2024. There are 181 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge.

Also on this date:

In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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