Historical Events
Election of Interest
Abraham Lincoln declared US President in Washington, D.C.
- Colonel Bernard Irwin attacks & defeats hostile Chiricahua Indians
- First military action to result in Congressional Medal of Honor, Arizona
Famous Birthdays
- Uchimura Kanzo, religious writer (How I Became a Christian), born in Tokyo, Japan
1861 Highlights
About February 13, 1861
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
