What Happened on July 10, 1862

Historical Events

Event of Interest

US begins construction of Central Pacific Railroad

Business Tycoon Collis P. Huntington — Business Tycoon
Collis P. Huntington

Business Tycoon and Railroad Executive Mark Hopkins — Business Tycoon and Railroad Executive
Mark Hopkins

Business Tycoon and Politician Leland Stanford — Business Tycoon and Politician
Leland Stanford

1862 Highlights

About July 10, 1862

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer

What Happened in 1862