08/07/1867 to 08/09/1867 |
In New York, the summer horse racing meeting at Saratoga is under way. |
Education/Culture |
05/29/1866 |
In Saratoga, New York, the Congress Hall Hotel burns to the ground the day before its annual opening |
Crime/Disasters |
08/07/1865 |
In upstate New York, the annual six-day horse racing meeting opens at Saratoga |
Education/Culture |
07/27/1865 |
Ulysses S. Grant arrives at the resort in Saratoga, New York on the next stage of his victory tour |
Personal |