Historical Events
- Arizona Territory votes to leave the Union (US Civil War)
- Confederate government appoints commissioners to Britain
Sam Houston Evicted
Edward Clark becomes Governor of Texas, replacing Sam Houston, who is evicted from the office for refusing to take an oath of loyalty to the Confederacy (US Civil War)
1861 History
About March 16, 1861
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 162 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
