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What Happened on January 5, 1861

Historical Events

  • 250 Federal troops are sent from New York to Ft Sumter
  • Alabama troops seize Forts Morgan & Gaines at Mobile Bay

Famous Birthdays

  • Heinrich Gottlieb Noren, Austrian violinist and composer (Kaleidoscope), born in Graz, Austria (d. 1928)

About January 5, 1861

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn