Rutherford Birchard Hayes was the 19th president of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881. He served as Cincinnati's city solicitor from 1858 to 1861 and was known as a staunch abolitionist who defended refugee slaves in court proceedings. At the start of the Civil War, Hayes left a fledgling political career to join the Union army. He was wounded five times, most seriously at the Battle of South Mountain in 1862. Hayes earned a reputation for bravery in combat, rising in the ranks to serve as brevet major general. After the war, he was a prominent member of the "Half-Breed" faction of the Republican Party. Hayes served in Congress from 1865 to 1867 and was elected governor of Ohio, serving two consecutive terms from 1868 to 1872 and half of a third two-year term from 1876 to 1877 before his swearing-in as president.
Rutherford B. Hayes, American general, lawyer, and politician, 19th President of the United States (died 1893)
On October 4, in the year 1822, Rutherford B. Hayes, American general, lawyer, and politician, 19th President of the United States (died 1893). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 4, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Rutherford B. Hayes. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on October 4, 1822 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 17 September 2026.
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