Historical Events
- Brazil recognizes Confederacy
Famous Birthdays
- Sammy Jones, Australian cricket batsman (12 Tests; NSW, Queensland, Auckland), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1951)
1861 Highlights
About August 1, 1861
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
