Historical Events
- 1st skirmish in US Civil War at Fairfax Court House, Virginia
- British territorial waters & ports off-limits during Civil War
- Skirmish at Arlington Mills, Virginia
- US & Confederacy simultaneously stop mail interchange
Famous Deaths
- John Quincy Marr, US Confederate captain, dies in battle at Fairfax Courthouse, the first Confederate death of the war at 36
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About June 1, 1861
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
