Historical Events in November 1864

Nov 8 Abraham Lincoln (R) elected to his 2nd term as American President

Nov 9 1st export of goods from Burrard Inlet, British Columbia to a foreign country
Nov 9 Sherman issues preliminary plans for his "March to the Sea"
Nov 11 Sherman's troops destroy Rome, Georgia
Nov 11 Skirmish at Shoal Creek, AL
Nov 13 The new Constitution of Greece adopted
Nov 15 1st US mines school opens in basement of Columbia University, NY

Nov 15 Union Major General Sherman leaves Atlanta on his "March to the Sea"

Nov 16 Confederate retreat at Lovejoy, Georgia
Nov 21 -22] Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia
Nov 22 American Civil War Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia, ends after 650 casualties
Nov 22 Union General O Howard orders plunderers be shot to death
Nov 23 -25] Battle at Ball's Ferry Georgia (30 casualties)
Nov 25 Confederate plot to burn New York city fails
Nov 25 Confederate retreat at Sandersville, Georgia
Nov 26 Confederate troops vacate Sandersville Georgia
Nov 26 Skirmish at Sylvan Brutal/Waynesboro, Georgia
Nov 27 2nd day of Battles at Waynesboro, Georgia
Nov 28 3rd day of Battles at Waynesboro/Jones's Plantation, Georgia
Nov 28 Battle of New Creek, WV (Rosser's Raid, Ft Kelly)
Nov 29 4th & last day of skirmishes at Waynesboro, Georgia
Nov 29 Battle of Spring Hill, TN (Thomason's Station)
Nov 29 Sand Creek Massacre, Colorado militia kills about 150 peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians including Cheyenne chief One-Eye
Nov 30 Battle of Franklin, Tennessee: Confederate attack fails, 7,700 casualties
Nov 30 Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina (Broad River) 96 dead, 665 wounded