Historical Events
- Peninsular Campaign, launched in southeastern Virginia, aimed at capturing Richmond during US Civil War begins, Confederate victory (US Civil War)
- Siege of Yorktown, fought in York County and Newport News, Virginia begins (Yorktown campaign), inconclusive result (US Civil War)
Famous Deaths
- Harmen S Sytstra, Dutch poet/editor (Iduna), dies at 45
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights
About April 4, 1862
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 162 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
