Today in HistoryToday is Tuesday, July 3, the 184th day of 2007. There are 181 days left in the year.

On this date

In 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops retreated

In 1928, John Logie Baird transmitted the world’s first colour television pictures in London.

In 1962, French president de Gaulle declared Algeria independent after 132 years of French rule.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

“I suppose it can be truthfully said that Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.” — Robert G. Ingersoll, American lawyer, politician (1833-1899).