Historical Events
- Battle of Corinth ends
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Stratemeyer, American author (The Rover Boys), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey (d. 1930)
Famous Deaths
- William Duncan Smith, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 36
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights
About October 4, 1862
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
