Historical Events
- US mint at Dahlonega, Georgia, seized by Confederacy (US Civil War)
Famous Deaths
Elisha Otis (1811-1861)
American founder of the Otis Elevator Company and inventor of a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails, dies of diphtheria at 50
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About April 8, 1861
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
