Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
US President Abraham Lincoln ordered the hanging of 39 Santee Sioux Indians.
Former President Abraham Lincoln ordered the emancipation of slaves across the US from January 1, 1863.
Lewis Carroll told 10-year-old Alice Liddel a story that was the basis for 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.'
Congress banned polygamy, stating that those who are caught are to be punished.
President Lincoln signed an Act that made slavery illegal in US territories.
The US and Britain signed the Lyons-Seward Treaty.
The Westminster Bridge across The Thames opened in London, England.
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Acts into law.
The US Department of Agriculture was created after being signed into legislation by President Abraham Lincoln.
The US issued first paper money in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000 notes.
US paper money was first introduced into circulation after the passing of the Legal Tender Act to help finance the Civil War.
The Battle of Fort Donelson ended, with nearly 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrendering.
Alvan Graham Clark discovered the white dwarf star Sirius B.
