December 31st (1862) was a Wednesday. It's the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 0 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 31st December, 1862
» American Civil War: Abraham Lincoln signs an act that admits West Virginia to the United States known as Union, thus dividing Virginia in two.
» American Civil War: The Battle of Stones River begins near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
December 31st Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints called Feast Day:
» Pope Sylvester I (Catholic Church)
» December 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Public holidays in Azerbaijan named International Solidarity Day (Azerbaijan)