Historical Events
- Confederate ironclad "Arkansas" is badly damaged in Union attack
Famous Deaths
- Francisco Acuña de Figueroa, Uruguayan poet (Toraidas), dies at 71
1862 Highlights
About August 6, 1862
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
