Historical Events
Battle of Fort Sumter
A Union merchant ship, the Star of the West, is fired upon as it tries to deliver supplies to Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
- Mississippi secedes from the Union (US Civil War)
About January 9, 1861
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
