This Day in History: July 3rd

Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 3rd throughout history:

1. 1608: The city of Quebec is founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, establishing one of the oldest European settlements in North America.
2. 1775: General George Washington takes command of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
3. 1863: The pivotal Battle of Gettysburg begins during the American Civil War, lasting for three days and resulting in a Union victory.
4. 1884: Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average, laying the foundation for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a prominent stock market index.
5. 1890: Idaho becomes the 43rd U.S. state, joining the Union.
6. 1938: American aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan are reported missing after their plane disappears over the Pacific Ocean during their attempted flight around the world.
7. 1971: The famous American rock band, The Doors, officially disbands following the death of their lead singer, Jim Morrison.
8. 1988: The USS Vincennes, a United States Navy guided-missile cruiser, shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, resulting in the loss of 290 lives.
9. 2005: A terrorist attack takes place on London’s public transportation system, commonly referred to as the 7/7 bombings, resulting in the deaths of 52 people.
10. 2013: Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohammed Morsi, is overthrown by the Egyptian military after widespread protests against his government.

These events highlight significant moments in history, including milestones in exploration, battles during wartime, the founding of states, notable cultural occurrences, and tragic incidents that had a lasting impact on society.

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