Historical Events
- Naval Engagement at Charleston, South Carolina, USS Flag vs BR Alert
- Revolt of Russian student shuts down university of Petersburg
Famous Deaths
- Elias Canneman, liberal minister of Finance (1813-14), dies at 84
About October 6, 1861
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
