Historical Events
- Grand Army of the Republic forms in Decatur, Illinois, by Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph Lincoln Steffens, American muckraker and investigative journalist (Shame of the Cities), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1936)
1866 Highlights
About April 6, 1866
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
