What Happened on February 18, 1861

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Confederate President Jefferson Davis inaugurated at Montgomery, Alabama (US Civil War)

President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis — President of the Confederate States of America
Jefferson Davis

Event of Interest

King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia becomes first King of Italy

King of Sardinia and Italy Victor Emmanuel II — King of Sardinia and Italy
Victor Emmanuel II

Famous Deaths

Louis C Luzac, Dutch minister of Internal Affairs, dies at 74

1861 Highlights

About February 18, 1861

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius

What Happened in 1861