Historical Events Battles at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia Skirmish at Ny River, Virginia Events in 1864 Famous Deaths James Clay Rice, lawyer/Union brigadier general, dies in battle at 34 Thomas Greeley Stevenson, Union brigadier general, dies at about 27 Died in 1864 1864 Highlights About May 10, 1864 Day of the Week: TuesdayHow Long Ago? 160 years Leap Year: Yes Star Sign: Taurus May 9, 1864 Dates in History May 11, 1864 What Happened in 1864 Battle of Gate PāApril 29, 1864 First Geneva ConventionAugust 22, 1864