Historical Events
- Battle of Cedar Mountain [Slaughter's Mountain], fought in Culpeper County, Virginia, Confederate victory (US Civil War)
Beatrice et Benedict
Hector Berlioz's opera "Beatrice et Benedict" premieres in Baden-Baden, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Charles S. Winder, American military officer and Confederate Brigadier General (US Army, 1850-61; Confederate Army, 1861-62), killed in the Battle of Cedar Mountain Virginia at 32
- Joseph Bennett Plummer, American Brigadier General (Union Army), dies at 42 or 46
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights
About August 9, 1862
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
