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Historical Events in January 1864

  • Jan 11 Charing Cross Station opens in London
  • Jan 14 Battle of Cosby Creek, Tennessee

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Jan 14 General Sherman begins his march to the South

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman
Union General
William Tecumseh Sherman
  • Jan 16 Heavy fighting takes place near Dandridge, Tennessee

BattleBattle of Interest

Jan 17 General James Longstreet's command ends heavy fighting at Dandridgem, Tennessee

Confederate General James Longstreet
Confederate General
James Longstreet
  • Jan 21 The Tauranga Campaign of the New Zealand Wars begins
  • Jan 27 Battle of Fair Gardens, Tennessee
  • Jan 27 Civil War skirmish at Kelly's Ford, Virginia
  • Jan 28 Battle of New Bern, North Carolina

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