July 10
138 Emperor Hadrian died at Baiae; he is buried at Rome in the Tomb of Hadrian.
1509 John Calvin, French theologian, was born.
1851 Louis-Jacques Daguerre, French inventor and photographer, died (b. 1787)
1856 Nikola Tesla, Serbian-American inventor and researcher was born.
1985 Coca-Cola Co., bowing to pressure from irate customers after the introduction of New Coke, said it would resume selling its old formula.
July 11
1274 Robert I, The Bruce, Scottish King 1306-29, was born. Died June 7, 1329.
1774 Sir William Johnson, Baronet, Irish-born New York pioneer, died (b. 1715).
1776 Captain James Cook begins his third voyage.
Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is responsible for Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties. Our mission is “To encourage, assist and bring together all those interested in the pursuit of family history.” If you want to discover more about your family origins, or how and where to locate information about your ancestors, our members will be there to help you.
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