Historical Events
Capture of New Orleans
After the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, Union forces under Flag Officer David Farragut request the surrender New Orleans, LA, despite being largely defenseless armed mobs reuse
Famous Birthdays
Edward Grey (1862-1933)
British Liberal statesman and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1905-16), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Charles Ferguson Smith, US Union Gen-Maj, dies of infection at 55
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights
About April 25, 1862
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 162 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
