34 events found for 1861
American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25-mile march into Virginia for…
American Civil War: First Battle of Bull Run: At Manassas Junction, Virginia, the first major battle of the war begins…
American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden–Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being…
American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the Potomac following a disastrous Union defeat…
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government levies the first income tax…
Britain imposes the Lagos Treaty of Cession to suppress slavery in what is now Nigeria.
American Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek: A mixed force of Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State…
First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps.
American Civil War: Union forces attack Cape Hatteras, North Carolina in the Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries which…
American Civil War: The Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries gives Federal forces control of Pamlico Sound.
American Civil War: Confederate General Leonidas Polk invades neutral Kentucky, prompting the state legislature to ask…
American Civil War: Forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant bloodlessly capture Paducah, Kentucky, giving the…
Argentine Civil Wars: The State of Buenos Aires defeats the Argentine Confederation at the Battle of Pavón.