What Happened on December 20, 1862

Historical Events

  • -Dec 20th] Battle of Kelly's Ford, VA
  • -Jan 3rd] Vicksburg campaign

Confederates Occupy Trenton, Kentucky

Confederate Army Brigadier General Nathan Bedford Forrest occupies Trenton, Kentucky (US Civil War)

  • Confederate raid on Union supplies at Holly Springs, Mississippi

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Knox Scottish surgeon, anatomist and zoologist
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights

About December 20, 1862

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius