Historical Events
- Battle of Mount Ivy, Kentucky: Union Commander General William "Bull" Nelson breaks up Confederate recruiting camp
Event of Interest
USS San Jacinto commanded by Charles Wilkes captures two Confederate diplomats from the British mail steamer Trent, almost causing a war between the US and the UK
About November 8, 1861
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
