Famous Deaths
- George William Taylor, US Union brigadier general, dies from injuries suffered in Battle of Manassas Station at 53
- Ignaz Assmayer, Austrian organist and liturgical composer, dies at 72
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights
About August 31, 1862
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
