1865
Nov 14
| 1865 • American Civil War: In Virginia, Confederate forces capture Fort Stedman from the Union. Lee's army suffers heavy casualties during the battle of Fort Stedman—about 2,900, including 1,000 captured in the Union counterattack. Confederate positions are weakened. After the battle, Lee's defeat is only a matter of time. |
1893
Jan 13
Age: 27y
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birth of childHarold Grover Raybuck Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1893 • The U.S. Marines intervene in Hawaii, resulting in overthrow of the government of Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii. |
1962
Apr 28
Age: 96y
| 1962 • Six members of the Committee of 100 of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament are found guilty of a breach of the Official Secrets Act. |