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1863Sep, 24

William Debenham

William Debenham, English businessman, founded Debenhams (b. 1794)
William Debenham (; 18 April 1794 – 24 September 1863) was the founder of Debenhams, once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom.

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Events on 1863

  • 20Jun

    West Virginia

    American Civil War: West Virginia is admitted as the 35th U.S. state.
  • 3Jul

    Battle of Gettysburg

    American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge.
  • 4Jul

    Battle of Gettysburg

    American Civil War: The Army of Northern Virginia withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signalling an end to the Southern invasion of the North.
  • 9Sep

    Union Army

    American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.
  • 3Oct

    Abraham Lincoln

    The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving Day by United States President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866.