1862 - Wikipedia 1862 (MDCCCLXII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1862nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 862nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd year of the 19th century, and the 3rd year of the 1860s decade
Historical Events in 1862 - On This Day Historical events from year 1862 Learn about 280 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1862 or search by date or keyword
The war in 1862 - Encyclopedia Britannica The year 1862 marked a major turning point in the war, especially the war in the East, as Lee took command of the Confederate army, which he promptly renamed the Army of Northern Virginia With Lee’s ascent the Army of the Potomac found itself repeatedly battered
1862 | Time Line of the Civil War | Articles and Essays | Civil War . . . On April 6, Confederate forces attacked Union forces under General Ulysses S Grant at Shiloh, Tennessee By the end of the day, the federal troops were almost defeated Yet, during the night, reinforcements arrived, and by the next morning the Union commanded the field
1862 Archives - HISTORY Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths On January 18, 1862, former U S President and Confederate
1862 – The Civil War Months Federal armies were advancing on several fronts as massive efforts were underway to capture the Confederate capital at Richmond and split the Confederacy in the West Southerners were watching the advances with apprehension because they knew that hard fighting would be needed if they were to maintain their independence
Today in History: June 19th, 1862 - The Vintage News The Homestead Act of 1862 was a beacon of opportunity, paving the way for African Americans to own land, build homes, and shape their own destinies in a country that was slowly but surely moving towards equality Ahmad Al-Khairy Ahmad Al-Khairy is a DIY enthusiast seamlessly fixing household odds and diving into the world of cars
1862 in the United States - Wikipedia Events from the year 1862 in the United States January 3 – American Civil War: Battle of Cockpit Point fought in Virginia January 8 – American Civil War: Battle of Roan's Tan Yard in Missouri January 10 – John Gately Downey, 7th Governor of California, is succeeded by Amasa Leland Stanford