July 1865

Tuesday 04:

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is published.

Wednesday 05:

1865 - The world's first maximum speed law is enacted in England.

Friday 07:

American Civil War: Four conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln are hanged.

Friday 21:

In the market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots Dave Tutt dead in what is regarded as the first true western showdown.

Thursday 27:

Welsh settlers arrive in Argentina at Chubut Valley.