Historical Events
- Arkansas troops seize Fort Smith on the Arkansas River
Lee Takes Command
Robert E. Lee named commander of Virginia Confederate forces (US Civil War)
Famous Birthdays
- Edmund Allenby, Viscount Allenby, British Fieldmarshal, General at Battle of Megiddo, born in Brackenhurst, England (d. 1936)
About April 23, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
