Historical Events
- Confederate submarine "CSS H.L. Hunley" arrives in Charleston on railroad cars from Mobile, Alabama, where it was built [1]
- The Anglo-Satsuma War begins between the Satsuma Domain of Japan and the United Kingdom (Traditional Japanese date: July 2, 1863).
Famous Birthdays
- Alexei Krylov, Russian engineer and mathematician, born in Alatyrsky District, Russia (d. 1945)
About August 15, 1863
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
