Explore 854 historical events from 1860–1869.
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: Union troops occupy Alexandria, Virginia, with Colonel Elmer E
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce was founded on 29 May 1861, and is the oldest and one of the largest business organizations in Hong Kong, marking a historic milestone of …
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is founded, in Hong Kong
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: The Battle of Fairfax Court House is fought
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: Battle of Philippi (also called the Philippi Races): Union forces rout Confederate troops in Barbour
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: Tennessee secedes from the Union
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: Battle of Big Bethel: Confederate troops under John B
William Arms Fisher was an American composer, music historian and writer.
William Arms Fisher, American composer and music historian (died 1948)
Motilal Nehru was an Indian lawyer, activist, and politician affiliated with the Indian National Congress. He served as the Congress President twice, from 1919 to 1920 and from 192…
Motilal Nehru, Indian lawyer and politician, President of the Indian National Congress (died 1931)
Rabindranath Thakur, also known by his pseudonym Bhanusimha was a Bengali polymath of the Bengal Renaissance period. In 1913, Tagore became the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize in …
Rabindranath Tagore, Indian author and poet, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1941)
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25-mile march into Virginia for…
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: First Battle of Bull Run: At Manassas Junction, Virginia, the first major battle of the war begins…
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden–Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being…
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the Potomac following a disastrous Union defeat…
Dame Nellie Melba was an Australian operatic lyric coloratura soprano. She became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era and the early twentieth century, and was …
Nellie Melba, Australian soprano and actress (died 1931)
Abel Ayerza was an Argentine doctor who gave his name to the cardiological condition Ayerza’s disease.
Abel Ayerza, Argentinian physician and academic (died 1918)
József Rippl-Rónai was a Hungarian painter. He was among the first Hungarian exponents of artistic modernism.
József Rippl-Rónai, Hungarian painter (died 1927)
Concordia Cornelia Johanna Selander, née Hård, was a Swedish actress and theatre manager.
Concordia Selander, Swedish actress and manager (died 1935)
William Bispham Propsting, CMG was an Australian lawyer and politician. He served as premier of Tasmania from 1903 to 1904. He was a member of the parliament of Tasmania for over 3…
William Propsting, Australian politician, 20th Premier of Tasmania (died 1937)
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government levies the first income tax…
The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is designated as the army of the United States in the United States Constitution. As a part …
The United States Army abolishes flogging.
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek: A mixed force of Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State…
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union to preserve sl…
American Civil War: Union forces attack Cape Hatteras, North Carolina in the Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries which…
John Peltz was an American professional baseball player in the 19th century. Peltz first played with the Indianapolis Hoosiers, in 1884 at the age of 23. He batted .219 and surrend…
John Peltz, American baseball player and manager (died 1906)