Historical Events
- American Civil War: US Navy squadron captures forts at Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina.
Famous Deaths
- Franz Joseph Glæser, Czech-Danish composer, dies at 63
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About August 29, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
