Historical Events
- Battle at Lexington, Tennessee (part of Forrest's Second Raid)
Famous Deaths
- Johnson Kelly Duncan, American architect and Confederate brig-general, dies at 35 of malarial fever
1862 Highlights
About December 18, 1862
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
