Historical Events In 1862

Jul 16 David G Farragut became first rear admiral in US Navy on this day in history.

Mar 15 On this day in history general John Hunt Morgan begins 4 days of raids near Gallatin TN

Mar 11 Lincoln removes McClellen as general-in-chief &makes him head of Army of the Potomac. Gen Henry Halleck is named general-in-chief on this day in history.

Mar 03 General Pope lays siege in front of New Madrid MO on this day in history.

Mar 05 On this day in history union troops under Brigadier-General Wright occupy Fernandina FL

Mar 07 Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, Day 2, Generals McCulloch &McIntosh killed on this day in history.

Mar 08 On this day in history battle of Elkhorn Tavern ends with Confederate withdrawal

Mar 14 On this day in history battle of New Bern NC: General Burnside conquers New Bern

Mar 09 First battle between ironclads, USS Monitor and CSS Virginia on this day in history.

Mar 14 Battle of New Bern NC General Burnside conquers New Bern on this day in history.

Mar 23 On this day in history battle of Kernstown VA-Jackson begins his Valley Campaign

Mar 28 Skirmish at Bealeton Station, Virginia on this day in history.

Mar 31 Civil War action at Island #10 on the Mississippi River on this day in history.

Mar 08 On this day in history naval Engagement at Hampton Roads VA CSS Virginia, Jamestown &Yorktown vs USS Cumberland, Congress &Monitor

Mar 22 San Marino & Italy conclude treaty of friendship & cooperation on this day in history.

Mar 16 Battle at Pound Gap KY: Confederates separate battles on this day in history.

Mar 26 On this day in history battle of La Glorieta Pass New Mexico Territory (Apache Canyon, Pigeon's Ranch)

Mar 11 On this day in history general Stonewall Jackson evacuates Winchester Virginia

Mar 08 On this day in history naval Engagement at Hampton Roads VA: CSS Virginia, Jamestown &Yorktown vs USS Cumberland, Congress &Monitor

Mar 06 Battle of Pea Ridge AR (Elkhorn Tavern) on this day in history.

Mar 08 Confederate ironclad "Merrimack" launched on this day in history.

Mar 07 On this day in history battle of West Point VA (Eltham's Landing, Barnhamsville)

Mar 16 On this day in history battle at Pound Gap KY Confederates separate battles

Mar 07 Much of Enschede Netherlands destroyed by fire on this day in history.

Mar 10 On this day in history great Britain &France recognizes independence of Zanzibar

Mar 10 US issues paper money ($5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 &$1000) on this day in history.

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