Historical Events
- West African political leader El Hadj Umar Tall seizes the city of Segou, destroying the Bambara Empire of Mali
Famous Birthdays
Pauline Johnson (1861-1913)
Canadian poet, writer and performer (The White Wampum), born on The Native Reserve, Upper Canada [1]
Famous Deaths
- Joseph-François Snel, Belgian composer, dies at 67
- Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian national poet and painter, dies at 47
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About March 10, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
