Historical Events
- Lincoln's cabinet declares Union government will pay for expenses once states have mobilized volunteers
Famous Deaths
- Count Camillo Benso di Cavour, Italian politician who advocated for unification (First Prime Minister of Italy 1861), dies at 50
- Giuseppe Concone, Italian singing teacher, dies at 59
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About June 6, 1861
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
