Historical Events
- 250 Federal troops are sent from New York to Ft Sumter
- Alabama troops seize Forts Morgan & Gaines at Mobile Bay
Famous Birthdays
- Heinrich Gottlieb Noren, Austrian violinist and composer (Kaleidoscope), born in Graz, Austria (d. 1928)
About January 5, 1861
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
