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What Happened In July 1861 In History

Historical Events for July, 1861

  • 16th » American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25 mile march into Virginia for what will become the First Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the war.
  • 21st » American Civil War: First Battle of Bull Run at Manassas, Virginia or Manassas Junction, Virginia, the first major battle of the war begins and ends in a victory for the Confederate States of America e.g Confederate army.
  • 25th » American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden-Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being fought to preserve the Union (American Civil War) named Union and not to end Slavery in the United States named slavery.
  • 26th » American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the Potomac following a disastrous Union Army called Union defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run.

Famous Birthdays on July in 1861

  • 12th » Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (d. 1906)

Famous Deaths for July 1861

  • 25th » Jonas Furrer, Swiss politician (b. 1805)

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