Historical Events
- Battle of Kinston, fought in Lenoir County, North Carolina begins (Goldsboro Expedition), Union victory (US Civil War)
Famous Birthdays
- John M. Acket, Dutch literary (Grammatic Conceptions) (d. 1933)
Famous Deaths
- George Dashiell Bayard, Union Brigadier General, dies at 27
1862 Highlights
About December 14, 1862
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
