What Happened on October 15, 1860

Historical Events

Abraham Lincoln Grows a Beard

11-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln telling him to grow a beard

Abraham Lincoln left, before he received the letter from Grace Bedell, and right, shortly before he met her in 1861 — Abraham Lincoln left, before he received the letter from Grace Bedell, and right, shortly before he met her in 1861

1860 Highlights

About October 15, 1860

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra

What Happened in 1860