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This Day In History July 03


Washington assumes command Washington takes command of Continental Army Battle of Gettysburg ends Pickett leads his infamous charge at Gettysburg Idaho becomes 43rd state M.F.K. Fisher is born Mohammed V, sultan of Turkey, dies Operation Catapult is launched Khrushchev consolidates his power Eisenhower initiates federal flood-control program Tom Cruise born U.S. command announces new high in casualties Brian Jones and Jim Morrison die, two years apart to the day Charter jet crashes mysteriously Mike Marshall relieves Tommy John to pitch in 13th consecutive game "Back to the Future" released, features 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 U.S. warship downs Iranian passenger jet A mother is arrested and accused of killing her four children TV legend Andy Griffith dies
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