Historical Events
- The first provisional meeting of the Confederate Congress is held in Richmond, Virginia
Famous Birthdays
- Dorothy Dix [Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer], American journalist and columnist, born in Woodstock, Tennessee (d. 1951)
1861 Highlights
About November 18, 1861
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
