Historical Events
Election of Interest
Abraham Lincoln declared US President in Washington, D.C.
- First military action to result in Medal of Honor, as Bernard J.D. Irwin volunteers to lead rescue of 60 soldiers from Chiricahua Indians at Apache Pass, Arizona
About February 13, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
