Historical Events
- American Confederate Congress approves conscription act for all white males (18-35 years)
- Slavery abolished in District of Columbia
What Happened in 1862
1st US One-Dollar Notes
Image of the first US one-dollar note (United States Note) issued in 1862
February 25, 1862Westminster Bridge Defies a King and the Church
London's present Westminster Bridge was opened on this day, bringing to an end years of conflict which even involved the payment of a big bribe to the King.
May 24, 1862Second Battle of Bull Run
The Second Battle of Bull Run in Manassas, Virginia, fought August 29th and 30th, 1862
August 29, 1862
