Coverage dated July 1, 2026 to July 3, 2026

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

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Today in History Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2026. There are 181 days left in the…

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  1. Amac

    The Battle of Gettysburg Begins – This Day in History (opens Amac)

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    The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863, launching the Civil War's most decisive confrontation and a Union victory that changed the course of American history.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Today in History: Union wins Battle of Gettysburg (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2026. There are 181 days left in the year.

  3. UPI

    On This Day, July 3: Union defeats Confederacy at Gettysburg (opens UPI)

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    On July 3, 1863, the Union army under the command of Gen. George Meade defeated Confederate forces commanded by Gen. Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, Pa.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Today in History Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2026. There are 181 days left in the…

  5. River Bender

    Battle of Gettysburg's End Headlines a Look Back at Major Events on July 3 (opens River Bender)

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    On July 3, one of the most significant events in global history took place in 1863, when the Battle of Gettysburg ended during the American Civil War. The three-day battle was fought in Pennsylvania and became the war’s deadliest single clash.

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