Historical Events
- 1st American Civil War land battle: Union forces defeat the Confederacy at Philippi in modern-day West Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Stephen A. Douglas, American politician, US senator from Illinois (Lincoln-Douglas debates), dies at 48
1861 Highlights
About June 3, 1861
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
