On This Day

What Happened on September 16, 1864

Day of the Week: Friday

Historical Events

  • Battle of Coggin's Point, Virginia (Hampton-Rosser Cattle Raid)
  • British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Tom Morris Sr. wins third title; beats fellow Scot Andrew Strath by 2 strokes

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