Historical Events
US History
Federal army (75,000 volunteers) mobilized by US President Abraham Lincoln (US Civil War)
Famous Birthdays
- Bliss Carman, Canadian poet, born in Fredericton, New Brunswick (d. 1929)
1861 Highlights
About April 15, 1861
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
