Historical Events
- Sherman's troops destroy Rome, Georgia
- Skirmish at Shoal Creek, AL
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Hermann Fried, German pacifist (Nobel 1911-co-founder of the German peace movement), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1921)
- George Washington Crile, American surgeon (conducted the first direct blood transfusion and studied the effects of surgical shock), born in Chili, Ohio (d. 1943)
About November 11, 1864
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio