July 3

    What happened on July 3 in history

    3 events fall on July 3, from 1608 to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 3

    1. 1608

      Quebec City is founded

      Champlain establishes a trading post on the St Lawrence.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1863

      Pickett's Charge

      The Confederate assault on the third day at Gettysburg fails.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1969

      The N1 rocket explodes

      The Soviet Moon rocket destroys its launch pad weeks before Apollo 11.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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