The Bank of Savings in New York City became the first bank in the US.
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North America's biggest battle, ''The Battle of Gettysburg,” was won by the union.
French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City, Canada.
Saladin's troops surrounded the Jerusalem Crusaders, so they were unable to reach the Springs of Kafr Hattin and would lose the battle.
Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
The world's first stock index was published.
