Historical Events
- American Civil War: The Battle of Jackson, Mississippi takes place
Famous Birthdays
- John Charles Fields, Canadian mathematician and founder of the Fields Medal, born in Hamilton, Ontario (d. 1932)
Famous Deaths
- Emile Prudent, French pianist and composer, dies at 46
Died in 1863 1863 Highlights
About May 14, 1863
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
