Historical Events
- Siege of Yorktown, fought in York County and Newport News, Virginia ends (Yorktown campaign), inconclusive result (US Civil War)
Famous Birthdays
- Louis Ganne, French composer, born in Buxières-les-Mines (d. 1923)
1862 Highlights
About April 5, 1862
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
