What Happened in 1861
5 historical events, 4 notable births, and 0 notable deaths in 1861.
Major Events
January 1861
general
1861 — year
war
Battle of Fort Sumter — bombardment of Fort Sumter, immediate cause and first battle of the American Civil War
general
Emancipation reform of 1861 — reform passed by Tsar Alexander II of Russia which effectively abolished serfdom throughout the Russian Empire
war
Reform War — 1858–1861 internal conflict in Mexico
July 1861
war
First Battle of Bull Run — 1861 first major land battle of the American Civil War