July 3, 1863
July 3rd, 1863.
The first day of the Battle of Gettysburg was WednesdayJuly 1 1863.
The two Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg happened on the same day. Vicksburg liberated the Mississippi, and ended the war in the West. Gettysburg was Lee's last chance of invading the North. That day (July 4h 1863) is taken as the turn of the tide.
On the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg there were about 9,000 Union casualties and 6,000 Confederate casualties.
The Battle of Gettysburg
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Vicksburg surrendered and Lee retreated from Gettysburg on July 4, 1863.
Vicksburg surrendered and Lee retreated from Gettysburg on July 4, 1863.