Historical Events
- Submarine "HL Hunley" arrives in Charleston on railroad cars
- The Anglo-Satsuma War begins between the Satsuma Domain of Japan and the United Kingdom (Traditional Japanese date: July 2, 1863).
Famous Birthdays
- Alexei Krylov, Russian engineer and mathematician, born in Alatyrsky District, Russia (d. 1945)
1863 Highlights
About August 15, 1863
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
