Historical Events
- Sherman's troops destroy Rome, Georgia
- Skirmish at Shoal Creek, AL
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Hermann Fried, German pacifist (Nobel 1911-co-founder of the German peace movement), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1921)
- George Washington Crile, American surgeon (conducted the first direct blood transfusion and studied the effects of surgical shock), born in Chili, Ohio (d. 1943)
About November 11, 1864
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio