Historical Events
Battle of Belmont
Battle of Belmont, fought in Mississippi County, Missouri begins, first combat test for Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant, Union victory (US Civil War)
- Battle of Port Royal, fought in Port Royal Sound, South Carolina ends, Union forces capture Fort Walker and Fort Beauregard (US Civil War)
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Milton, American lawman, born in Marianna, Florida (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- Isobel Gunn, Orkney women who disguised herself as a man to work for the Hudson Bay Company (one of the first women in Western Canada), dies at 81 [1]
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights
About November 7, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
