Historical Events
Battle of Fort Sumter
A Union merchant ship, the Star of the West, is fired upon by cadets from the South Carolina Military Academy as it tries to deliver supplies to Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina; considered to be the first shots fired in US Civil War
- US Civil War: Mississippi secedes from the Union
About January 9, 1861
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
