Historical Events
Lee Rejects Union Command
Colonel Robert E. Lee turns down offer to command Union armies (US Civil War)
Famous Deaths
- August Neithardt, German composer, dies at 67
- Heinrich August Neithardt, German military bandleader (1816-40), choirmaster (Berlin Cathedral, 1843-61), and composer, dies at 67
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About April 18, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
