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American Civil War: Battle of Philippi (also called the Philippi Races): Union forces rout Confederate troops in Barbour
American Civil War: Tennessee secedes from the Union
American Civil War: Battle of Big Bethel: Confederate troops under John B
American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25-mile march into Virginia for…
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: 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…
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.
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…
American Civil War: Union forces attack Cape Hatteras, North Carolina in the Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries which…
United States presidential election: Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party presidential nomination over William H
United States presidential election: Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party presidential nomination over William H
Giuseppe Garibaldi begins the Siege of Palermo, part of the wars of Italian unification