Historical Events
- Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia (Marye's Heights)
Famous Deaths
- Conrad Feger Jackson, US Union brigadier general, dies in Battle of Fredericksburg at 49
- Maxcy Gregg, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies in Battle of Fredericksburg at 48
- Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies in Battle of Fredericksburg at 39
1862 Highlights
About December 13, 1862
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius