What Happened on March 2, 1867

Historical Events

  • 1st Reconstruction act passed by US Congress

James–Younger Gang

Jesse James' gang robs bank in Savannah Missouri, 1 killed

  • US Congress abolishes peonage in New Mexico
  • US Congress creates the Department of Education
1867 History

Famous Deaths

  • French-Andries Durlet, Belgian sculptor and architect, dies at 50

About March 2, 1867

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 156 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces