Historical Events
- Congress passes the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in America (passes 121-24)
Event of Interest
General Robert E. Lee named Commander-in-Chief of Confederate Armies during US Civil War
Robert E. Lee
Famous Birthdays
Henri Desgrange
Henri Desgrange, French cyclist and journalist, founder of the Tour-de-France, born in Paris, France (d. 1940)
Henri Desgrange
- Shastriji Maharaj, Indian spiritual leader (d. 1951)
- Tikhon of Moscow [Vasily Ivanovich Bellavin], 11th Patriarch of Moscow and all of Russia, born in Toropets District, Pskov, Russian Empire (d. 1925)
1865 Highlights
About January 31, 1865
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 156 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
