Historical Events
- Battle of Cedar Mountain [Slaughter's Mountain], fought in Culpeper County, Virginia, Confederate victory (US Civil War)
Music Premiere
Hector Berlioz's opera "Beatrice et Benedict" premieres in Baden-Baden, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Charles S. Winder, Confederate General killed at the Battle of Cedar Mountain Virginia, at 32
- Joseph Bennett Plummer, American Brigadier General (Union Army), dies at 42 or 46
1862 Highlights
About August 9, 1862
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
