Historical Events
- Skirmish at Union Church, Virginia (Peninsular)
- The United States and Britain agree to suppress the slave trade
Execution of William Mumford
Union General Benjamin Butler orders William Mumford hanged after he removed and destroyed US flag on display over New Orleans Mint
1862 History
Famous Birthdays
- Philipp Lenard, Austrian physicist (Nobel 1905), born in Pozsony, Austria-Hungary (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- William B. Mumford, 1st US citizen hanged for treason, at 42
About June 7, 1862
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
