2013 Event The 150th Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's 'Gettysburg Address' considered one of the greatest political speeches, is commemorated in the U.S. on the battlefield and by the Library of Congress 2013 Event America commemorates the 150th of the Battle of Gettysburg, a decisive battle in the Civil War 1990 Event 2 Live Crew release "Banned in the USA" the lyrics quote Star Spangled Banner and Gettysburg Address 1952 Birthday Brian Patrick Clarke, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, actor, Merle-Eight is Enough 1951 Birthday Cindy Brooks, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, playmate, April, 1985 1863 Event Lincoln delivers his address in Gettysburg; "4 score and 7 years..." 1863 Event Lincoln begins 1st draft of his Gettysburg Address 1863 Event Cavalry action near Brandy Station-End of Gettysburg Campaign 1863 Event General Lee's army withdraws from Gettysburg 1863 Event Battle of Gettysburg Pennsylvania ends, major victory for North 1863 Death Lewis Addison Armistead, Confederate Brigadier General Gettysburg/dies in battle at 46 1863 Event Battle of Gettysburg (2nd day) 1863 Event Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Lee's northward advance halted 1863 Event Lee orders his forces to concentrate near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania