Historical Events
- Battle of Hoke's Run, West Virginia - small Union victory
Famous Deaths
- Petrus Augustus de Génestet, Dutch vicar and poet, dies at 31
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About July 2, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 163 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
