Historical Events
Event of Interest
Capture of New Orleans LA by the Union under Flag Officer Farragut
David Farragut
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Grey, English viscount of Fallodon and Minister of Foreign Affairs, born in London (d. 1933)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Ferguson Smith, US Union Gen-Maj, dies of infection at 55
1862 Highlights
About April 25, 1862
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
