1862
Barbu Catargiu, the Prime Minister of Romania, is assassinated
Barbu Catargiu, the Prime Minister of Romania, is assassinated
1862 in History
53 events found for 1862
1862
The Russian State Library is founded as the Library of the Moscow Public Museum.
The Russian State Library is founded as the Library of the Moscow Public Museum.
1862
Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, second daughter of Queen Victoria, marries Prince Louis of Hesse, the future…
Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, second daughter of Queen Victoria, marries Prince Louis of Hesse, the future…
1862
American Civil War: The Battle of Malvern Hill takes place. It is the last of the Seven Days Battles, part of George…
American Civil War: The Battle of Malvern Hill takes place. It is the last of the Seven Days Battles, part of George…
1862
Lewis Carroll tells Alice Liddell a story that would grow into Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequels.
Lewis Carroll tells Alice Liddell a story that would grow into Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequels.
1862
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress.
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress.
1862
American Civil War: The CSS Arkansas, the most effective ironclad on the Mississippi River, battles with Union Navy…
American Civil War: The CSS Arkansas, the most effective ironclad on the Mississippi River, battles with Union Navy…
1862
American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to…
American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to…
1862
First ascent of Dent Blanche, one of the highest summits in the Alps.
First ascent of Dent Blanche, one of the highest summits in the Alps.
1862
American Civil War: Henry Halleck becomes general-in-chief of the Union Army.
American Civil War: Henry Halleck becomes general-in-chief of the Union Army.
1862
American Civil War: Confederate spy Belle Boyd is arrested by Union troops and detained at the Old Capitol Prison in…
American Civil War: Confederate spy Belle Boyd is arrested by Union troops and detained at the Old Capitol Prison in…
1862
American Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge: Along the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Confederate troops…
American Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge: Along the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Confederate troops…
1862
American Civil War: The Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas is scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering…
American Civil War: The Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas is scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering…
1862
American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson…
American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson…
1862
American Indian Wars: The Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as Dakota warriors attack white settlements along the…
American Indian Wars: The Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as Dakota warriors attack white settlements along the…
1862
American Civil War: Major General J. E. B. Stuart is assigned command of all the cavalry of the Confederate Army of…
American Civil War: Major General J. E. B. Stuart is assigned command of all the cavalry of the Confederate Army of…
1862
Dakota War: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily defended Fort Ridgely and…
Dakota War: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily defended Fort Ridgely and…
1862
The Stadtpark, the first public park in Vienna, opens to the public.
The Stadtpark, the first public park in Vienna, opens to the public.
1862
American Civil War: The Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Second Manassas, begins in Virginia.…
American Civil War: The Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Second Manassas, begins in Virginia.…