Historical Events
- Federal marshals seize arms and gunpower at Du Pont works DE
Famous Deaths
- John Garland, US Union colonel and brigadier general, dies in battle
- Tomas Genoves y Lapetra, Spanish composer, dies at 55
1861 Highlights
About June 5, 1861
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
