White chapel murder victim and possible Jack the Ripper victim Mary Ann Nichols (18) weds printer's machinist William Ni
White chapel murder victim and possible Jack the Ripper victim Mary Ann Nichols (18) weds printer's machinist William Nichols
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1864. This year saw 193 significant events. 8 notable figures were born. 3 notable figures passed away.
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White chapel murder victim and possible Jack the Ripper victim Mary Ann Nichols (18) weds printer's machinist William Ni
White chapel murder victim and possible Jack the Ripper victim Mary Ann Nichols (18) weds printer's machinist William Nichols
Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Clift Bacon
Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Clift Bacon
Battle of Gate Pā (Pukehinahina): 1,700 British troops suffer their worst defeat of the New Zealand Wars at the hands of
Battle of Gate Pā (Pukehinahina): 1,700 British troops suffer their worst defeat of the New Zealand Wars at the hands of 230 entrenched Māori warriors in Tauranga [1]
Battle of Trevilian Station, the bloodiest and largest all-cavalry battle of the American Civil War, ends with a Confede
Battle of Trevilian Station, the bloodiest and largest all-cavalry battle of the American Civil War, ends with a Confederate tactical victory and a Union successful retreat in Louisa County, Virginia
Saratoga Racecourse, America's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, opens its inaugural meet with four days of racing
Saratoga Racecourse, America's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, opens its inaugural meet with four days of racing
Battle of Mobile Bay won by the Union Navy, led by Rear Admiral David Farragut with the cry "Damn the torpedoes, full sp
Battle of Mobile Bay won by the Union Navy, led by Rear Admiral David Farragut with the cry "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"
First Geneva Convention adopted in Geneva "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field"
First Geneva Convention adopted in Geneva "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field" is signed by 12 nations
US Civil War: Union General William T. Sherman captures and occupies Atlanta, Georgia, ending the Atlanta Campaign in th
US Civil War: Union General William T. Sherman captures and occupies Atlanta, Georgia, ending the Atlanta Campaign in the US Civil War [1]
Business magnate John D. Rockefeller (25) weds abolitionist Laura Spelman (24)
Business magnate John D. Rockefeller (25) weds abolitionist Laura Spelman (24)
Most of Calcutta is destroyed by a cyclone, killing approximately 60,000 people
Most of Calcutta is destroyed by a cyclone, killing approximately 60,000 people
Brazilian troops under the command of Gen. João Propício Mena Barreto invade Uruguay in a prelude to the War of the Trip
Brazilian troops under the command of Gen. João Propício Mena Barreto invade Uruguay in a prelude to the War of the Triple Alliance
Charing Cross Station opens in London
Charing Cross railway station (also known as London Charing Cross) is a central London railway terminus between the Strand and Hungerford Bridge in the City of Westminster.
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
Heavy fighting takes place near Dandridge, Tennessee
Tennessee (locally ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States.
General James Longstreet's command ends heavy fighting at Dandridgem, Tennessee
General James Longstreet's command ends heavy fighting at Dandridgem, Tennessee
The Tauranga Campaign of the New Zealand Wars begins
The New Zealand Wars (Māori: Ngā pakanga o Aotearoa) took place from 1845 to 1872 between the New Zealand colonial government and allied Māori on one side, and Māori and Māori-allied settlers on the...
Battle of Fair Gardens, Tennessee
The Battle of Fair Garden was a minor cavalry battle of the American Civil War between the Army of Ohio and The Department of East Tennessee, occurring on January 27, 1864, in Sevier County,...
Battle of New Bern, North Carolina
The Battle of New Bern was fought during the American Civil War from February 1–3, 1864.
-Feb 8th] Battle of Yazoo River, MS
-Feb 8th] Battle of Yazoo River, MS
-Oct 7th) Cruise of CSS Florida
-Oct 7th) Cruise of CSS Florida
Skirmish at Big Black River Bridge, Mississippi
The Battle of Big Black River Bridge was fought on May 17, 1863, as part of the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War.
Danish army begins its withdrawal from Danevirke to Dybbøl through driven snow, last time the Danes would occupy Danevir
Danish army begins its withdrawal from Danevirke to Dybbøl through driven snow, last time the Danes would occupy Danevirke, symbol of Danish identity
-7] Skirmish at Barnett's Ford Virginia
-7] Skirmish at Barnett's Ford Virginia
Federal troops occupy Jacksonville, Florida
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
Miridian Campaign fighting at Chunky Creek & Wyatt, Mississippi
Miridian Campaign fighting at Chunky Creek & Wyatt, Mississippi
Fire in Rotterdam damages Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Fire in Rotterdam damages Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Battle of Mobile, Alabama - operations by Union Army
The Battle of Mobile Bay of August 5, 1864, was a naval and land engagement of the American Civil War in which a Union fleet commanded by Rear Admiral David G.
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley sinks Union ship USS Housatonic at Charleston, South Carolina in the world's first
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley sinks Union ship USS Housatonic at Charleston, South Carolina in the world's first successful submarine attack; crews of both vessels were killed [1]
Knights of Pythias form 1st lodge in Washington, D.C. (12 members)
The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, also known as the Colored Knights of Pythias or the Knights of Pythias, is a fraternal organization in the...
Civil War battle of Olustee, Florida
The Battle of Olustee or Battle of Ocean Pond, was fought in Baker County, Florida, on February 20, 1864, during the American Civil War.
-22] Battle at Okolona, Mississippi
The Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Battle of Harrisburg, was a battle of the American Civil War fought July 14–15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi.
-27] Battle at Dalton Georgia
The Battle of Resaca, from May 13 to 15, 1864, formed part of the Atlanta campaign during the American Civil War, when a Union force under William Tecumseh Sherman engaged the Confederate Army of...
-Feb 25] Battle of Tunnel Hill, GA (Buzzard's Roost)
-Feb 25] Battle of Tunnel Hill, GA (Buzzard's Roost)
6th and last day of battle at Dalton, Georgia (about 600 casualties)
The Battle of Jonesborough (August 31–September 1, 1864) was fought between Union Army forces led by William Tecumseh Sherman and Confederate forces under William J.
-Mar 3rd] Skirmish at Albemarle County Virginia (Burton's Ford)
-Mar 3rd] Skirmish at Albemarle County Virginia (Burton's Ford)
Louis Ducos du Hauron patents movie machine (never built)
Louis Ducos du Hauron patents movie machine (never built)
1st track meet between Oxford & Cambridge
1st track meet between Oxford & Cambridge
Red River campaign begun in Louisiana by Union forces
The Overland Campaign, also known as Grant's Overland Campaign and the Wilderness Campaign, was a series of battles fought in Virginia during May and June 1864, towards the end of the American Civil...
Dale Dike on Humber River crumbles killing at least 240, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Dale Dike on Humber River crumbles killing at least 240, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Red River Campaign-Union forces reach Alexandria, Louisiana
The Red River campaign, also known as the Red River expedition, was a major Union offensive campaign in the Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War, the campaign taking place from March...
Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille" premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, France
The Théâtre Lyrique was one of four opera companies performing in Paris during the middle of the 19th century.
Battle at Henderson's Hill (Bayou Rapids) Louisiana
The Battle of Henderson's Hill (March 21, 1864), also known as the Bayou Rapides, saw a reinforced Union Army division led by Brigadier General Joseph A.
Encounter at Camden, Arkansas
The Camden Expedition (March 23 – May 3, 1864) was the final campaign conducted by the Union Army in south Arkansas during the Civil War.
Battle of Paducah, Kentucky (Forrest's raid)
Battle of Paducah, Kentucky (Forrest's raid)
Great Britain gives the Ionian Islands back to Greece
George I was King of Greece from 30 March 1863 until his assassination on 18 March 1913. Originally a Danish prince, George was born in Copenhagen, and seemed destined for a career in the Royal...
Skirmish at Mount Elba, Arkansas
Mount Elba is an unincorporated community in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States. The land belonged to the Quapaw people, but it was opened to American settlement by a treaty in 1824.
Skirmish at Crump's Hill (Piney Woods), Louisiana
Skirmish at Crump's Hill (Piney Woods), Louisiana
Skirmish at Okolona, Arkansas
The Skirmish at Terre Noire Creek, also known as the Skirmish at Wolf Creek or Skirmish at Antoine, an engagement during the Camden Expedition of the American Civil War, was fought on April 2, 1864.
US Civil War: Skirmish at Elkin's Ford (Little Missouri River), Arkansas
The Battle of Elkin's Ferry (April 3 – 4, 1864), also known as Engagement at Elkin's Ferry, was fought in Clark and Nevada counties in Arkansas as part of the Camden Expedition, during the American...
Battle of Mansfield, Louisiana; Federals routed by General Richard Taylor
Thomas Green (June 8, 1814 – April 12, 1864) was an American soldier and lawyer, who took part in the Texan Revolution of 1835–36, serving under Sam Houston, who rewarded him with a land grant.
Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, Confederate assault repulsed by Union side with high cost of estimated 3,100 causali
Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, Confederate assault repulsed by Union side with high cost of estimated 3,100 causalities
Battle of Blair's Landing, Louisiana
Battle of Blair's Landing, Louisiana
General Steeles' Union troops occupies Camden, Arkansas
General Steeles' Union troops occupies Camden, Arkansas
Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina
The Battle of Plymouth was an engagement during the American Civil War that was fought from April 17 through April 20, 1864, in Washington County, North Carolina.
Battle of Dybbøl: Denmark is defeated by Prussian and Austrian forces storming Dybbol fort in the deciding battle of the
Battle of Dybbøl: Denmark is defeated by Prussian and Austrian forces storming Dybbol fort in the deciding battle of the Second Schleswig War
US mints 2-cent coin, first appearance of "In God We Trust"
US mints 2-cent coin, first appearance of "In God We Trust"
Battle of Cane River, Louisiana (Red River Expedition, Monett's Ferry)
The Red River campaign, also known as the Red River expedition, was a major Union offensive campaign in the Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War, the campaign taking place from March...
Battle of Marks' Mill, Arkansas (Camden Expedition)
The Camden Expedition was the final campaign conducted by the Union Army in south Arkansas during the Civil War. The offensive was designed to cooperate with Major-General Nathaniel P.
-30] Skirmish at Jenkins' Ferry, Arkansas
-30] Skirmish at Jenkins' Ferry, Arkansas
Battle of Jenkin's Ferry, Arkansas; Confederate General William Reid Scurry is killed
Battle of Jenkin's Ferry, Arkansas; Confederate General William Reid Scurry is killed
Atlanta campaign in Georgia begins during US Civil War
The city of Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County, was an important rail and commercial center during the American Civil War.
3rd day in Battle at Alexandria Louisiana: Confederate assault
The Battle of Nashville was a two-day battle in the Franklin-Nashville Campaign that represented the end of large-scale fighting west of the coastal states in the American Civil War.
-16] actions at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia
Bellwood, also known at various times over the past two centuries as Sheffields, New Oxford, Auburn Chase, and currently as Defense Supply Center Richmond Officers' Club-Building 42, is a historic...
Battle between Confederate and Union ships at the mouth of the Roanoke River
Battle between Confederate and Union ships at the mouth of the Roanoke River
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, fought in Virginia begins (Battle of Port Walthall Junction), Union victory (US Civil
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, fought in Virginia begins (Battle of Port Walthall Junction), Union victory (US Civil War)
Battle of Wilderness ends inconclusively in Virginia, Union losses 17,666; Confederates 7,500
Battle of Wilderness ends inconclusively in Virginia, Union losses 17,666; Confederates 7,500
Actions at Stony Creek/Nottoway bridge, Virginia (Drewry's Bluff)
Actions at Stony Creek/Nottoway bridge, Virginia (Drewry's Bluff)
-20] Skirmish at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia
-20] Skirmish at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia
Battles at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes more simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania (or the 19th-century spelling Spottsylvania), was the second major battle in Lt. Gen.
Battle of Drewry's Bluff, fought in Chesterfield County, Virginia (Peninsula Campaign), Confederate victory (US Civil Wa
Battle of Drewry's Bluff, fought in Chesterfield County, Virginia (Peninsula Campaign), Confederate victory (US Civil War)
-16] Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Resaca, Georgia
The Battle of Rocky Face Ridge was fought May 7–13, 1864, in Whitfield County, Georgia, during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War. The Union army was led by Maj. Gen.
Battle of New Market, Virginia
The Battle of New Market was fought on May 15, 1864, in Virginia during the Valley Campaigns of 1864 in the American Civil War.
Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Resaca, ends (since May 13)
The Battle of Resaca, from May 13 to 15, 1864, formed part of the Atlanta campaign during the American Civil War, when a Union force under William Tecumseh Sherman engaged the Confederate Army of...
Battle of Adairsville Georgia, Union forces Confederates to retreat
The Battle of Adairsville was a part of the Atlanta campaign fought during the American Civil War on May 17, 1864, just northeast of Rome, Georgia.
Battle of Yellow Bayou, Louisiana (Bayou de Glaize, Old Oaks)
Battle of Yellow Bayou, Louisiana (Bayou de Glaize, Old Oaks)
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, Virginia (Bermuda Hundred)
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, Virginia (Bermuda Hundred)
Battle at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia, 1,400 killed or injured
Battle at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia, 1,400 killed or injured
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House of the US Civil War ends inclusively with an estimated 32,000 casualties on both side
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House of the US Civil War ends inclusively with an estimated 32,000 casualties on both sides
Battle of North Anna River, Virginia (Totopotamy River, Haw's Shop, Hanovertown)
Battle of North Anna River, Virginia (Totopotamy River, Haw's Shop, Hanovertown)
Battle of North Anna, Virginia, 1st of 3 days of fighting
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes more simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania (or the 19th-century spelling Spottsylvania), was the second major battle in Lt. Gen.
-30] Skirmish along the Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia
-30] Skirmish along the Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia
Skirmish at Salem Church (Haw's Shop), Virginia
The Battle of Haw's Shop or Enon Church was fought on May 28, 1864, in Hanover County, Virginia, as part of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign against Confederate Gen. Robert E.
Mexican Emperor Maximilian arrives at Vera Cruz
Maximilian I (Spanish: Fernando Maximiliano José María de Habsburgo-Lorena; German: Ferdinand Maximilian Josef Maria von Habsburg-Lothringen; 6 July 1832 – 19 June 1867) was an Austrian archduke who...
Battle of Bethesda Church [Totopotomoy Creek], cavalry battle fought in Hanover County, Virginia, inconclusive result (U
Battle of Bethesda Church [Totopotomoy Creek], cavalry battle fought in Hanover County, Virginia, inconclusive result (US Civil War)
-Nov] Shenandoah Valley campaign
The Valley campaigns of 1864 began as operations initiated by Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S.
Battle of Cold Harbour, Day 2
Battle of Cold Harbour, Day 2
Battle of Piedmont, Virginia (Augusta City)
The Battle of Atlanta took place during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
Battle of Lake Chicot, Arkansas (Dutch Bayou)
Battle of Lake Chicot, Arkansas (Dutch Bayou)
Union victory at the Battle of Kellar's Bridge, Kentucky (Licking River)
The Battle of Cynthiana, or more specifically the Second Battle of Cynthiana or the Battle of Kellar's Bridge, included three separate engagements during the American Civil War that were fought on...
feet (90 m) of Meiggs Wharf in San Francisco is washed away in a storm
feet (90 m) of Meiggs Wharf in San Francisco is washed away in a storm
US Union warship USS Kearsarge appears off Cherbourg
Cherbourg is a former commune and subprefecture located at the northern end of the Cotentin peninsula in the northwestern French department of Manche.
-17] Skirmish at Gilgal Church, Georgia
-17] Skirmish at Gilgal Church, Georgia
Battle of Lynchburg, Virginia; Confederate troops fend off forces of Union general David Hunter
Battle of Lynchburg, Virginia; Confederate troops fend off forces of Union general David Hunter
-18] Confederate troops pull back out Solves/lost Mt, Georgia
-18] Confederate troops pull back out Solves/lost Mt, Georgia
CSS "Alabama" sunk by USS "Kearsarge" off Cherbourg, France
The Battle of Cherbourg, or sometimes the Battle off Cherbourg or the Sinking of CSS Alabama, was a single-ship action fought during the American Civil War between the United States Navy warship, USS...
Battle of Kinston, North Carolina and Battle of Abingdon, Virginia
Battle of Kinston, North Carolina and Battle of Abingdon, Virginia
New Zealand Wars: The Tauranga Campaign ends
The New Zealand Wars took place from 1845 to 1872 between the New Zealand colonial government and allied Māori on one side, and Māori and Māori-allied settlers on the other.
Battle of Ream's Station, Virginia (Wilson's Raid)
The Second Battle of Ream's Station (also Reams or Reams's) was fought during the siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War on August 25, 1864, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Battle of Petersburg: Union forces begin digging tunnels under Confederate lines
Battle of Petersburg: Union forces begin digging tunnels under Confederate lines
Canada's worst railway accident: Grand Trunk Railway train crashes onto a barge on the Richelieu River killing 100 peopl
Canada's worst railway accident: Grand Trunk Railway train crashes onto a barge on the Richelieu River killing 100 people
General Early and Confederate forces reach Winchester en route to Washington, D.C.
General Early and Confederate forces reach Winchester en route to Washington, D.C.
Battle of Chattahoochie River, Georgia [until Jul 9]
Battle of Chattahoochie River, Georgia [until Jul 9]
Battle at Chattahoochee River, Georgia (Skirmish at Pace's Ferry) fought during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civ
Battle at Chattahoochee River, Georgia (Skirmish at Pace's Ferry) fought during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War
The Shinsengumi sabotage the Choshu-han shishi's planned attack on Kyoto, Japan, at Ikedaya. This event is known as Iked
The Shinsengumi sabotage the Choshu-han shishi's planned attack on Kyoto, Japan, at Ikedaya. This event is known as Ikedaya Jiken.
Battle of Monocacy, Maryland, Confederate forces led by Lieutenant General Jubal Early
Jubal Anderson Early (November 3, 1816 – March 2, 1894) was an American lawyer, politician and military officer who served in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War.
Confederate forces led by General Jubal Early begin invasion of Washington, D.C. with the Battle of Fort Stevens
Confederate forces led by General Jubal Early begin invasion of Washington, D.C. with the Battle of Fort Stevens
Early retreats from Washington City back to Shenandoah Valley
The Valley campaigns of 1864 began as operations initiated by Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S.
Gold is discovered in Helena, Montana
Helena () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and established on October...
Troop train loaded with Confederate prisoners collided with a coal train killing 65 and injuring 109 of 955 aboard
Troop train loaded with Confederate prisoners collided with a coal train killing 65 and injuring 109 of 955 aboard
CSA President Davis replaces General Joe Johnston with John Bell Hood
John Bell Hood (June 1 or June 29, 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood's education at the United States Military Academy led to a career as a junior...
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia (Stephenson's Depot) [->JUL 20]
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia (Stephenson's Depot) [->JUL 20]
Battle at Stephenson's Depot, Virginia: 200 killed or injured
Battle at Stephenson's Depot, Virginia: 200 killed or injured
US Civil War: Union Brigadier General Edward McCook leads unsuccessful cavalry raids at Lovejoy's Station, Georgia
US Civil War: Union Brigadier General Edward McCook leads unsuccessful cavalry raids at Lovejoy's Station, Georgia
Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road
The First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road, or Gravel Hill, was fought July 27–29, 1864, at Deep Bottom in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the...
American Civil War: Battle of Macon, Georgia (Stoneman's Raid)
Battles of the American Civil War were fought between April 12, 1861, and May 12–13, 1865 in 19 states, mostly Confederate (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,...
Battle of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: Confederate forces under McCausland burn the town of Chambersburg
Chambersburg is a borough in and the county seat of Franklin County, in the South Central region of Pennsylvania, United States.
Land and naval action near Brazos Santiago, Texas
Land and naval action near Brazos Santiago, Texas
Confederate forces evacuate Fort Powell in Mobile Bay, Alabama
Confederate forces evacuate Fort Powell in Mobile Bay, Alabama
Battle of Moorefield, West Virginia: Surprise Union raid kills 400 Confederates and captures 400 horses, badly damaging
Battle of Moorefield, West Virginia: Surprise Union raid kills 400 Confederates and captures 400 horses, badly damaging Confederate cavalry in the Shenandoah Valley
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Siege of Fort Morgan, Alabama, by Union forces begins; Confederates surrender on August 23
Siege of Fort Morgan, Alabama, by Union forces begins; Confederates surrender on August 23
Battle of Deep Bottom, Virginia (Strawberry Plains) and Fussell's Mill, Virginia
The First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road, or Gravel Hill, was fought July 27–29, 1864, at Deep Bottom in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the...
Confederate General Joe Wheeler besieges Dalton, Georgia, but withdraws on August 15, 1864
Confederate General Joe Wheeler besieges Dalton, Georgia, but withdraws on August 15, 1864
US Civil War: CSS Tallahassee captures six Yankee schooners off the New England coast
US Civil War: CSS Tallahassee captures six Yankee schooners off the New England coast
Federal assault on 4th day of battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia
Federal assault on 4th day of battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia
Battle of Petersburg: Battle of Weldon Railroad, day 1 of a 3-day battle
The Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as the Second Battle of the Weldon Railroad, fought August 18–21, 1864, south of Petersburg, Virginia, was the second attempt of the Union Army to sever the...
Second day of battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, Union forces attempt to destroy Weldon Railroad Confederate supply route
Second day of battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, Union forces attempt to destroy Weldon Railroad Confederate supply route (successful August 21)
Eighth and last day of the battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia, with approximately 3,900 casualties
Eighth and last day of the battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia, with approximately 3,900 casualties
Battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, ends with 2,500 casualties
Battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, ends with 2,500 casualties
Union troops and fleet occupy Fort Morgan, Alabama
Alabama was central to the Civil War, with the secession convention at Montgomery, the birthplace of the Confederacy, inviting other slaveholding states to form a southern republic, during...
Battle of Petersburg: Battle of Reams Station
The Richmond–Petersburg campaign was a series of battles around Petersburg, Virginia, fought from June 9, 1864, to March 25, 1865, during the American Civil War.
British astronomer William Huggins discovers chemical composition of nebulae
British astronomer William Huggins discovers chemical composition of nebulae
Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Jonesboro, Georgia, 1900 casualties
The Battle of Atlanta took place during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
2nd day of battle at Jonesboro Georgia, about 3,000 casualties
The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought on June 27, 1864, during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War. The most significant frontal assault launched by Union Major General William T.
Battle of Berryville, Virginia, Confederate forces retreat in the face of Union strength
The Third Battle of Winchester, also known as the Battle of Opequon or Battle of Opequon Creek, was an American Civil War battle fought near Winchester, Virginia, on September 19, 1864.
Bread riots in Mobile, Alabama
Alabama was central to the Civil War, with the secession convention at Montgomery, the birthplace of the Confederacy, inviting other slaveholding states to form a southern republic, during...
Achille François Bazaine becomes Marshal of France
François Achille Bazaine was an officer of the French army. Rising from the ranks, during four decades of distinguished service (including 35 years on campaign) under Louis Philippe and then Napoleon...
US Civil War: Battle of Coggin's Point, Virginia (Hampton-Rosser Cattle Raid)
US Civil War: Battle of Coggin's Point, Virginia (Hampton-Rosser Cattle Raid)
American Civil War: Grant approves Sheridan's plan for Shenandoah Valley Campaign
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was...
Battle of Martinsburg, Virginia
The Battle of Lynchburg was fought on June 17–18, 1864, as part of the American Civil War. Over 30,000 soldiers were at the battle, including cavalry and infantry.
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia [Opequon], large bloody battle with the Union army defeating Confederate force with
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia [Opequon], large bloody battle with the Union army defeating Confederate force with over 9,000 casualties
Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia: Confederate General Jubal Early retreats to Brown's Gap after an advance by the Union
Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia: Confederate General Jubal Early retreats to Brown's Gap after an advance by the Union army under General Philip Sheridan
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Battle of Fort Harrison, Virginia (Chaffin's Farm, New Market Heights)
The Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought in Virginia on September 29–30, 1864, as part of the...
Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights in Henrico County, Virginia
The Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought in Virginia on September 29–30, 1864, as part of the...
13 Black soldiers among the first Black soldiers to be honored with US Medal of Honor for leading charges against Confed
13 Black soldiers among the first Black soldiers to be honored with US Medal of Honor for leading charges against Confederate fortifications during Battle of New Market Heights, Virginia
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Battle of Saltville, Virginia
Saltville is a town in Smyth and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 1,824 at the 2020 census.
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
Battle of Allatoona: Confederate troops under Major General Samuel G. French fail to dislodge a Union garrison in Bartow
Battle of Allatoona: Confederate troops under Major General Samuel G. French fail to dislodge a Union garrison in Bartow County, Georgia
Battle of Darbytown Road, Virginia (until October 13)
Battle of Darbytown Road, Virginia (until October 13)
Campina Grande, Brazil was established as a city
Campina Grande is the second most populous Brazilian city in the State of Paraíba after João Pessoa, the capital.
Battle at Darbytown Road, Virginia (337 casualties)
Battle at Darbytown Road, Virginia (337 casualties)
Confederate troops occupy Glasgow, Missouri
During the American Civil War, Missouri was a hotly contested southern border state populated by both Union and Confederate sympathizers.
Approximately 25 Confederates make a surprise attack on St. Albans, Vermont
Approximately 25 Confederates make a surprise attack on St. Albans, Vermont
Battle of Westport, Missouri (Kansas City)
Westport is a historic neighborhood and a main entertainment district in Kansas City, Missouri. In the early 19th century, West Port was settled by a group led by American pioneer and tribal...
Battle of Westport, Missouri: Union General Samuel R Curtis defeats Confederate General Stirling Price
Sterling Price (September 20, 1809 – September 29, 1867) was an American politician and military officer who was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army, fighting in both the Western and...
Battle of Marais Des Cygnes River, Kansas (Mine Creek)
The Battle of Marais des Cygnes () took place on October 25, 1864, in Linn County, Kansas, during Price's Missouri Campaign during the American Civil War.
Battle of Boydton Plank Road, VA (Burgess' Mill, Southside Railroad)
Battle of Boydton Plank Road, VA (Burgess' Mill, Southside Railroad)
Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee
Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee
Greek parliament accepts new Constitution
The Second National Assembly of the Hellenes took place in Athens (1863–1864) and dealt both with the election of a new sovereign as well as with the drafting of a new Constitution, thereby...
Helena, Montana's capital, is founded
Helena () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and established on October...
Nevada is admitted as the 36th state of the Union
Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States.
Battle at Reynoldsburg Island near Johnsonville, Tennessee: Confederate troops bombard Union supplies and fleet destroyi
Battle at Reynoldsburg Island near Johnsonville, Tennessee: Confederate troops bombard Union supplies and fleet destroying four gunboats
Battle of Droop Mountain, West Virginia (Averell's Raid)
The Battle of Droop Mountain occurred in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, on November 6, 1863, during the American Civil War. A Union brigade commanded by Brigadier General William W.
Second session of the Congress of the Confederate States of America reconvenes
Second session of the Congress of the Confederate States of America reconvenes
First export of goods from Burrard Inlet, British Columbia, to a foreign country
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged...
Skirmish at Shoal Creek, AL
Skirmish at Shoal Creek, AL
The new Constitution of Greece adopted
The Second National Assembly of the Hellenes took place in Athens (1863–1864) and dealt both with the election of a new sovereign as well as with the drafting of a new Constitution, thereby...
One of the last public executions in England: Franz Muller is hanged for murder in front of a crowd of 50,000 outside Ne
One of the last public executions in England: Franz Muller is hanged for murder in front of a crowd of 50,000 outside Newgate Prison
1st US mines school opens in basement of Columbia University, NY
1st US mines school opens in basement of Columbia University, NY
Confederate retreat at Lovejoy, Georgia
Georgia was one of the original seven slave states that formed the Confederate States of America in February 1861, triggering the U.S. Civil War. The state governor, Democrat Joseph E.
Two-day Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia begins
Georgia was one of the original seven slave states that formed the Confederate States of America in February 1861, triggering the U.S. Civil War. The state governor, Democrat Joseph E.
American Civil War Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia, ends after 650 casualties
The following engagements took place in the year 1864 during the American Civil War. The Union armies, under the command of U.S.
-25] Battle at Ball's Ferry, Georgia (30 casualties)
-25] Battle at Ball's Ferry, Georgia (30 casualties)
Confederate plot to burn New York city fails
The Confederate Army of Manhattan was a group of eight Southern operatives who attempted to burn New York City on or after Evacuation Day, November 25, 1864, during the final stages of the American...
Kilpatrick's 3rd Cavalry Division partially burns a wooden railroad bridge north of Waynesboro, Georgia, before being dr
Kilpatrick's 3rd Cavalry Division partially burns a wooden railroad bridge north of Waynesboro, Georgia, before being driven off by Joseph Wheeler's troops
Confederates under Thomas Rosser ride to New Creek, surprising and capturing more than 700 Union soldiers
Confederates under Thomas Rosser ride to New Creek, surprising and capturing more than 700 Union soldiers
Battle of Spring Hill: Confederate troops under John Bell Hood fail to attack Union forces under John M. Schofield
John Bell Hood (June 1 or June 29, 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood's education at the United States Military Academy led to a career as a junior...
Battle of Franklin, Tennessee: Confederate attack fails, resulting in about 6,200 casualties
Battle of Franklin, Tennessee: Confederate attack fails, resulting in about 6,200 casualties
Skirmish at Millen's Grove (or Shady Grove), Georgia
Skirmish at Millen's Grove (or Shady Grove), Georgia
Skirmish at Rocky Creek Church, Georgia
Georgia was one of the original seven slave states that formed the Confederate States of America in February 1861, triggering the U.S. Civil War. The state governor, Democrat Joseph E.
Skirmish at Thomas' Station, Georgia
Jonesboro () is a city in and the county seat of Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,235 in 2020. The city's name was originally spelled Jonesborough.
Battle of Waynesboro is fought in eastern Georgia between Judson Kilpatrick's Union cavalry and Joseph Wheeler's Confede
Battle of Waynesboro is fought in eastern Georgia between Judson Kilpatrick's Union cavalry and Joseph Wheeler's Confederate cavalry
Battle of Deveaux's Neck, South Carolina
The Battle of Tulifinny was a military engagement of the American Civil War that was fought from December 6–9, 1864 in Jasper County, South Carolina during Sherman's March to the Sea.
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
Stoneman's Raid: Expedition by Union troops into southwestern Virginia
Stoneman's 1864 raid, also known as Stoneman's raid into Southwest Virginia, was an American Civil War expedition by Union troops into southwestern Virginia.
Battle of Fort McAllister, Georgia
The Second Battle of Fort McAllister took place December 13, 1864, during the final stages of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's March to the Sea during the American Civil War.
Battle of Nashville, Tennessee: Union forces under General George Thomas shatters General John Bell Hood's Confederate A
Battle of Nashville, Tennessee: Union forces under General George Thomas shatters General John Bell Hood's Confederate Army of Tennessee
Battle of Nashville ends after 4400 causalities
Battle of Nashville ends after 4400 causalities
-Dec 27th] Battle of Ft Fisher, NC
-Dec 27th] Battle of Ft Fisher, NC
Battle of Gordonsville, Virginia
The Battle of Cedar Creek, or Battle of Belle Grove, was fought on October 19, 1864, during the American Civil War.
Battle of Egypt Station, Mississippi
The Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Battle of Harrisburg, was a battle of the American Civil War fought July 14–15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Alfred Stieglitz is born
Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer, known for american photographer, was born on 1864-01-01.
Qi Baishi is born
Qi Baishi, Chinese painter, known for chinese painter, was born on 1864-01-01. Qi Baishi (1 January 1864 – 16 September 1957) was a Chinese painter, noted for the whimsical, often playful style of…
Ban Johnson is born
Ban Johnson is born
Max Weber is born
Max Weber, German sociologist, jurist, and political economist, known for german sociologist, jurist, and political economist, was born on 1864-04-21.
Richard Strauss is born
Richard Strauss, German musician, known for german composer and conductor, was born on 1864-06-11. Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas.
Alois Alzheimer is born
Alois Alzheimer, German psychiatrist and neuropathologist, known for german psychiatrist and neuropathologist, was born on 1864-06-14.
Alexander Gretchaninov is born
Alexander Gretchaninov, Russian musician, known for russian romantic composer, was born on 1864-10-25. Alexander Tikhonovich Gretchaninov was a Russian Romantic composer..
John Jacob Astor IV is born
John Jacob Astor IV, American businessman, and ''titanic'' passenger, known for american businessman, and ''titanic'' passenger, was born on 1864-07-13.
Stephen Foster dies
Stephen Foster, American composer and songwriter, known for american composer and songwriter, died on 1864-01-13.
Abraham Gesner dies
Abraham Gesner inventor of kerosene, known for inventor of kerosene, died on 1864-04-29.
Nathaniel Hawthorne dies
Nathaniel Hawthorne, American author, known for american author, died on 1864-05-19. Nathaniel Hawthorne (né Hathorne; July 4, 1804 – May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer.
Events
Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Clift Bacon
Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Clift Bacon
Battle of Gate Pā (Pukehinahina): 1,700 British troops suffer their worst defeat of the New Zealand Wars at the hands of
Battle of Gate Pā (Pukehinahina): 1,700 British troops suffer their worst defeat of the New Zealand Wars at the hands of 230 entrenched Māori warriors in Tauranga [1]
Battle of Trevilian Station, the bloodiest and largest all-cavalry battle of the American Civil War, ends with a Confede
Battle of Trevilian Station, the bloodiest and largest all-cavalry battle of the American Civil War, ends with a Confederate tactical victory and a Union successful retreat in Louisa County, Virginia
Saratoga Racecourse, America's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, opens its inaugural meet with four days of racing
Saratoga Racecourse, America's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, opens its inaugural meet with four days of racing
Battle of Mobile Bay won by the Union Navy, led by Rear Admiral David Farragut with the cry "Damn the torpedoes, full sp
Battle of Mobile Bay won by the Union Navy, led by Rear Admiral David Farragut with the cry "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"
First Geneva Convention adopted in Geneva "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field"
First Geneva Convention adopted in Geneva "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field" is signed by 12 nations
US Civil War: Union General William T. Sherman captures and occupies Atlanta, Georgia, ending the Atlanta Campaign in th
US Civil War: Union General William T. Sherman captures and occupies Atlanta, Georgia, ending the Atlanta Campaign in the US Civil War [1]
Business magnate John D. Rockefeller (25) weds abolitionist Laura Spelman (24)
Business magnate John D. Rockefeller (25) weds abolitionist Laura Spelman (24)
Most of Calcutta is destroyed by a cyclone, killing approximately 60,000 people
Most of Calcutta is destroyed by a cyclone, killing approximately 60,000 people
Brazilian troops under the command of Gen. João Propício Mena Barreto invade Uruguay in a prelude to the War of the Trip
Brazilian troops under the command of Gen. João Propício Mena Barreto invade Uruguay in a prelude to the War of the Triple Alliance
Charing Cross Station opens in London
Charing Cross railway station (also known as London Charing Cross) is a central London railway terminus between the Strand and Hungerford Bridge in the City of Westminster.
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
Heavy fighting takes place near Dandridge, Tennessee
Tennessee (locally ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States.
General James Longstreet's command ends heavy fighting at Dandridgem, Tennessee
General James Longstreet's command ends heavy fighting at Dandridgem, Tennessee
The Tauranga Campaign of the New Zealand Wars begins
The New Zealand Wars (Māori: Ngā pakanga o Aotearoa) took place from 1845 to 1872 between the New Zealand colonial government and allied Māori on one side, and Māori and Māori-allied settlers on the...
Battle of Fair Gardens, Tennessee
The Battle of Fair Garden was a minor cavalry battle of the American Civil War between the Army of Ohio and The Department of East Tennessee, occurring on January 27, 1864, in Sevier County,...
Battle of New Bern, North Carolina
The Battle of New Bern was fought during the American Civil War from February 1–3, 1864.
-Feb 8th] Battle of Yazoo River, MS
-Feb 8th] Battle of Yazoo River, MS
-Oct 7th) Cruise of CSS Florida
-Oct 7th) Cruise of CSS Florida
Skirmish at Big Black River Bridge, Mississippi
The Battle of Big Black River Bridge was fought on May 17, 1863, as part of the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War.
Danish army begins its withdrawal from Danevirke to Dybbøl through driven snow, last time the Danes would occupy Danevir
Danish army begins its withdrawal from Danevirke to Dybbøl through driven snow, last time the Danes would occupy Danevirke, symbol of Danish identity
-7] Skirmish at Barnett's Ford Virginia
-7] Skirmish at Barnett's Ford Virginia
Federal troops occupy Jacksonville, Florida
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
Miridian Campaign fighting at Chunky Creek & Wyatt, Mississippi
Miridian Campaign fighting at Chunky Creek & Wyatt, Mississippi
Fire in Rotterdam damages Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Fire in Rotterdam damages Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Battle of Mobile, Alabama - operations by Union Army
The Battle of Mobile Bay of August 5, 1864, was a naval and land engagement of the American Civil War in which a Union fleet commanded by Rear Admiral David G.
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley sinks Union ship USS Housatonic at Charleston, South Carolina in the world's first
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley sinks Union ship USS Housatonic at Charleston, South Carolina in the world's first successful submarine attack; crews of both vessels were killed [1]
Knights of Pythias form 1st lodge in Washington, D.C. (12 members)
The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, also known as the Colored Knights of Pythias or the Knights of Pythias, is a fraternal organization in the...
Civil War battle of Olustee, Florida
The Battle of Olustee or Battle of Ocean Pond, was fought in Baker County, Florida, on February 20, 1864, during the American Civil War.
-22] Battle at Okolona, Mississippi
The Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Battle of Harrisburg, was a battle of the American Civil War fought July 14–15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi.
-27] Battle at Dalton Georgia
The Battle of Resaca, from May 13 to 15, 1864, formed part of the Atlanta campaign during the American Civil War, when a Union force under William Tecumseh Sherman engaged the Confederate Army of...
-Feb 25] Battle of Tunnel Hill, GA (Buzzard's Roost)
-Feb 25] Battle of Tunnel Hill, GA (Buzzard's Roost)
6th and last day of battle at Dalton, Georgia (about 600 casualties)
The Battle of Jonesborough (August 31–September 1, 1864) was fought between Union Army forces led by William Tecumseh Sherman and Confederate forces under William J.
-Mar 3rd] Skirmish at Albemarle County Virginia (Burton's Ford)
-Mar 3rd] Skirmish at Albemarle County Virginia (Burton's Ford)
Louis Ducos du Hauron patents movie machine (never built)
Louis Ducos du Hauron patents movie machine (never built)
1st track meet between Oxford & Cambridge
1st track meet between Oxford & Cambridge
Red River campaign begun in Louisiana by Union forces
The Overland Campaign, also known as Grant's Overland Campaign and the Wilderness Campaign, was a series of battles fought in Virginia during May and June 1864, towards the end of the American Civil...
Dale Dike on Humber River crumbles killing at least 240, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Dale Dike on Humber River crumbles killing at least 240, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Red River Campaign-Union forces reach Alexandria, Louisiana
The Red River campaign, also known as the Red River expedition, was a major Union offensive campaign in the Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War, the campaign taking place from March...
Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille" premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, France
The Théâtre Lyrique was one of four opera companies performing in Paris during the middle of the 19th century.
Battle at Henderson's Hill (Bayou Rapids) Louisiana
The Battle of Henderson's Hill (March 21, 1864), also known as the Bayou Rapides, saw a reinforced Union Army division led by Brigadier General Joseph A.
Encounter at Camden, Arkansas
The Camden Expedition (March 23 – May 3, 1864) was the final campaign conducted by the Union Army in south Arkansas during the Civil War.
Battle of Paducah, Kentucky (Forrest's raid)
Battle of Paducah, Kentucky (Forrest's raid)
Great Britain gives the Ionian Islands back to Greece
George I was King of Greece from 30 March 1863 until his assassination on 18 March 1913. Originally a Danish prince, George was born in Copenhagen, and seemed destined for a career in the Royal...
Skirmish at Mount Elba, Arkansas
Mount Elba is an unincorporated community in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States. The land belonged to the Quapaw people, but it was opened to American settlement by a treaty in 1824.
Skirmish at Crump's Hill (Piney Woods), Louisiana
Skirmish at Crump's Hill (Piney Woods), Louisiana
Skirmish at Okolona, Arkansas
The Skirmish at Terre Noire Creek, also known as the Skirmish at Wolf Creek or Skirmish at Antoine, an engagement during the Camden Expedition of the American Civil War, was fought on April 2, 1864.
US Civil War: Skirmish at Elkin's Ford (Little Missouri River), Arkansas
The Battle of Elkin's Ferry (April 3 – 4, 1864), also known as Engagement at Elkin's Ferry, was fought in Clark and Nevada counties in Arkansas as part of the Camden Expedition, during the American...
Battle of Mansfield, Louisiana; Federals routed by General Richard Taylor
Thomas Green (June 8, 1814 – April 12, 1864) was an American soldier and lawyer, who took part in the Texan Revolution of 1835–36, serving under Sam Houston, who rewarded him with a land grant.
Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, Confederate assault repulsed by Union side with high cost of estimated 3,100 causali
Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, Confederate assault repulsed by Union side with high cost of estimated 3,100 causalities
Battle of Blair's Landing, Louisiana
Battle of Blair's Landing, Louisiana
General Steeles' Union troops occupies Camden, Arkansas
General Steeles' Union troops occupies Camden, Arkansas
Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina
The Battle of Plymouth was an engagement during the American Civil War that was fought from April 17 through April 20, 1864, in Washington County, North Carolina.
Battle of Dybbøl: Denmark is defeated by Prussian and Austrian forces storming Dybbol fort in the deciding battle of the
Battle of Dybbøl: Denmark is defeated by Prussian and Austrian forces storming Dybbol fort in the deciding battle of the Second Schleswig War
US mints 2-cent coin, first appearance of "In God We Trust"
US mints 2-cent coin, first appearance of "In God We Trust"
Battle of Cane River, Louisiana (Red River Expedition, Monett's Ferry)
The Red River campaign, also known as the Red River expedition, was a major Union offensive campaign in the Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War, the campaign taking place from March...
Battle of Marks' Mill, Arkansas (Camden Expedition)
The Camden Expedition was the final campaign conducted by the Union Army in south Arkansas during the Civil War. The offensive was designed to cooperate with Major-General Nathaniel P.
-30] Skirmish at Jenkins' Ferry, Arkansas
-30] Skirmish at Jenkins' Ferry, Arkansas
Battle of Jenkin's Ferry, Arkansas; Confederate General William Reid Scurry is killed
Battle of Jenkin's Ferry, Arkansas; Confederate General William Reid Scurry is killed
Atlanta campaign in Georgia begins during US Civil War
The city of Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County, was an important rail and commercial center during the American Civil War.
3rd day in Battle at Alexandria Louisiana: Confederate assault
The Battle of Nashville was a two-day battle in the Franklin-Nashville Campaign that represented the end of large-scale fighting west of the coastal states in the American Civil War.
-16] actions at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia
Bellwood, also known at various times over the past two centuries as Sheffields, New Oxford, Auburn Chase, and currently as Defense Supply Center Richmond Officers' Club-Building 42, is a historic...
Battle between Confederate and Union ships at the mouth of the Roanoke River
Battle between Confederate and Union ships at the mouth of the Roanoke River
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, fought in Virginia begins (Battle of Port Walthall Junction), Union victory (US Civil
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, fought in Virginia begins (Battle of Port Walthall Junction), Union victory (US Civil War)
Battle of Wilderness ends inconclusively in Virginia, Union losses 17,666; Confederates 7,500
Battle of Wilderness ends inconclusively in Virginia, Union losses 17,666; Confederates 7,500
Actions at Stony Creek/Nottoway bridge, Virginia (Drewry's Bluff)
Actions at Stony Creek/Nottoway bridge, Virginia (Drewry's Bluff)
-20] Skirmish at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia
-20] Skirmish at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia
Battles at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes more simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania (or the 19th-century spelling Spottsylvania), was the second major battle in Lt. Gen.
Battle of Drewry's Bluff, fought in Chesterfield County, Virginia (Peninsula Campaign), Confederate victory (US Civil Wa
Battle of Drewry's Bluff, fought in Chesterfield County, Virginia (Peninsula Campaign), Confederate victory (US Civil War)
-16] Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Resaca, Georgia
The Battle of Rocky Face Ridge was fought May 7–13, 1864, in Whitfield County, Georgia, during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War. The Union army was led by Maj. Gen.
Battle of New Market, Virginia
The Battle of New Market was fought on May 15, 1864, in Virginia during the Valley Campaigns of 1864 in the American Civil War.
Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Resaca, ends (since May 13)
The Battle of Resaca, from May 13 to 15, 1864, formed part of the Atlanta campaign during the American Civil War, when a Union force under William Tecumseh Sherman engaged the Confederate Army of...
Battle of Adairsville Georgia, Union forces Confederates to retreat
The Battle of Adairsville was a part of the Atlanta campaign fought during the American Civil War on May 17, 1864, just northeast of Rome, Georgia.
Battle of Yellow Bayou, Louisiana (Bayou de Glaize, Old Oaks)
Battle of Yellow Bayou, Louisiana (Bayou de Glaize, Old Oaks)
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, Virginia (Bermuda Hundred)
Battle of Port Walthall Junction, Virginia (Bermuda Hundred)
Battle at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia, 1,400 killed or injured
Battle at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia, 1,400 killed or injured
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House of the US Civil War ends inclusively with an estimated 32,000 casualties on both side
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House of the US Civil War ends inclusively with an estimated 32,000 casualties on both sides
Battle of North Anna River, Virginia (Totopotamy River, Haw's Shop, Hanovertown)
Battle of North Anna River, Virginia (Totopotamy River, Haw's Shop, Hanovertown)
Battle of North Anna, Virginia, 1st of 3 days of fighting
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes more simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania (or the 19th-century spelling Spottsylvania), was the second major battle in Lt. Gen.
-30] Skirmish along the Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia
-30] Skirmish along the Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia
Skirmish at Salem Church (Haw's Shop), Virginia
The Battle of Haw's Shop or Enon Church was fought on May 28, 1864, in Hanover County, Virginia, as part of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign against Confederate Gen. Robert E.
Mexican Emperor Maximilian arrives at Vera Cruz
Maximilian I (Spanish: Fernando Maximiliano José María de Habsburgo-Lorena; German: Ferdinand Maximilian Josef Maria von Habsburg-Lothringen; 6 July 1832 – 19 June 1867) was an Austrian archduke who...
Battle of Bethesda Church [Totopotomoy Creek], cavalry battle fought in Hanover County, Virginia, inconclusive result (U
Battle of Bethesda Church [Totopotomoy Creek], cavalry battle fought in Hanover County, Virginia, inconclusive result (US Civil War)
-Nov] Shenandoah Valley campaign
The Valley campaigns of 1864 began as operations initiated by Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S.
Battle of Cold Harbour, Day 2
Battle of Cold Harbour, Day 2
Battle of Piedmont, Virginia (Augusta City)
The Battle of Atlanta took place during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
Battle of Lake Chicot, Arkansas (Dutch Bayou)
Battle of Lake Chicot, Arkansas (Dutch Bayou)
Union victory at the Battle of Kellar's Bridge, Kentucky (Licking River)
The Battle of Cynthiana, or more specifically the Second Battle of Cynthiana or the Battle of Kellar's Bridge, included three separate engagements during the American Civil War that were fought on...
feet (90 m) of Meiggs Wharf in San Francisco is washed away in a storm
feet (90 m) of Meiggs Wharf in San Francisco is washed away in a storm
US Union warship USS Kearsarge appears off Cherbourg
Cherbourg is a former commune and subprefecture located at the northern end of the Cotentin peninsula in the northwestern French department of Manche.
-17] Skirmish at Gilgal Church, Georgia
-17] Skirmish at Gilgal Church, Georgia
Battle of Lynchburg, Virginia; Confederate troops fend off forces of Union general David Hunter
Battle of Lynchburg, Virginia; Confederate troops fend off forces of Union general David Hunter
-18] Confederate troops pull back out Solves/lost Mt, Georgia
-18] Confederate troops pull back out Solves/lost Mt, Georgia
CSS "Alabama" sunk by USS "Kearsarge" off Cherbourg, France
The Battle of Cherbourg, or sometimes the Battle off Cherbourg or the Sinking of CSS Alabama, was a single-ship action fought during the American Civil War between the United States Navy warship, USS...
Battle of Kinston, North Carolina and Battle of Abingdon, Virginia
Battle of Kinston, North Carolina and Battle of Abingdon, Virginia
New Zealand Wars: The Tauranga Campaign ends
The New Zealand Wars took place from 1845 to 1872 between the New Zealand colonial government and allied Māori on one side, and Māori and Māori-allied settlers on the other.
Battle of Ream's Station, Virginia (Wilson's Raid)
The Second Battle of Ream's Station (also Reams or Reams's) was fought during the siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War on August 25, 1864, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Battle of Petersburg: Union forces begin digging tunnels under Confederate lines
Battle of Petersburg: Union forces begin digging tunnels under Confederate lines
Canada's worst railway accident: Grand Trunk Railway train crashes onto a barge on the Richelieu River killing 100 peopl
Canada's worst railway accident: Grand Trunk Railway train crashes onto a barge on the Richelieu River killing 100 people
General Early and Confederate forces reach Winchester en route to Washington, D.C.
General Early and Confederate forces reach Winchester en route to Washington, D.C.
Battle of Chattahoochie River, Georgia [until Jul 9]
Battle of Chattahoochie River, Georgia [until Jul 9]
Battle at Chattahoochee River, Georgia (Skirmish at Pace's Ferry) fought during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civ
Battle at Chattahoochee River, Georgia (Skirmish at Pace's Ferry) fought during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War
The Shinsengumi sabotage the Choshu-han shishi's planned attack on Kyoto, Japan, at Ikedaya. This event is known as Iked
The Shinsengumi sabotage the Choshu-han shishi's planned attack on Kyoto, Japan, at Ikedaya. This event is known as Ikedaya Jiken.
Battle of Monocacy, Maryland, Confederate forces led by Lieutenant General Jubal Early
Jubal Anderson Early (November 3, 1816 – March 2, 1894) was an American lawyer, politician and military officer who served in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War.
Confederate forces led by General Jubal Early begin invasion of Washington, D.C. with the Battle of Fort Stevens
Confederate forces led by General Jubal Early begin invasion of Washington, D.C. with the Battle of Fort Stevens
Early retreats from Washington City back to Shenandoah Valley
The Valley campaigns of 1864 began as operations initiated by Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S.
Gold is discovered in Helena, Montana
Helena () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and established on October...
Troop train loaded with Confederate prisoners collided with a coal train killing 65 and injuring 109 of 955 aboard
Troop train loaded with Confederate prisoners collided with a coal train killing 65 and injuring 109 of 955 aboard
CSA President Davis replaces General Joe Johnston with John Bell Hood
John Bell Hood (June 1 or June 29, 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood's education at the United States Military Academy led to a career as a junior...
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia (Stephenson's Depot) [->JUL 20]
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia (Stephenson's Depot) [->JUL 20]
Battle at Stephenson's Depot, Virginia: 200 killed or injured
Battle at Stephenson's Depot, Virginia: 200 killed or injured
US Civil War: Union Brigadier General Edward McCook leads unsuccessful cavalry raids at Lovejoy's Station, Georgia
US Civil War: Union Brigadier General Edward McCook leads unsuccessful cavalry raids at Lovejoy's Station, Georgia
Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road
The First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road, or Gravel Hill, was fought July 27–29, 1864, at Deep Bottom in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the...
American Civil War: Battle of Macon, Georgia (Stoneman's Raid)
Battles of the American Civil War were fought between April 12, 1861, and May 12–13, 1865 in 19 states, mostly Confederate (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,...
Battle of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: Confederate forces under McCausland burn the town of Chambersburg
Chambersburg is a borough in and the county seat of Franklin County, in the South Central region of Pennsylvania, United States.
Land and naval action near Brazos Santiago, Texas
Land and naval action near Brazos Santiago, Texas
Confederate forces evacuate Fort Powell in Mobile Bay, Alabama
Confederate forces evacuate Fort Powell in Mobile Bay, Alabama
Battle of Moorefield, West Virginia: Surprise Union raid kills 400 Confederates and captures 400 horses, badly damaging
Battle of Moorefield, West Virginia: Surprise Union raid kills 400 Confederates and captures 400 horses, badly damaging Confederate cavalry in the Shenandoah Valley
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Siege of Fort Morgan, Alabama, by Union forces begins; Confederates surrender on August 23
Siege of Fort Morgan, Alabama, by Union forces begins; Confederates surrender on August 23
Battle of Deep Bottom, Virginia (Strawberry Plains) and Fussell's Mill, Virginia
The First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road, or Gravel Hill, was fought July 27–29, 1864, at Deep Bottom in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the...
Confederate General Joe Wheeler besieges Dalton, Georgia, but withdraws on August 15, 1864
Confederate General Joe Wheeler besieges Dalton, Georgia, but withdraws on August 15, 1864
US Civil War: CSS Tallahassee captures six Yankee schooners off the New England coast
US Civil War: CSS Tallahassee captures six Yankee schooners off the New England coast
Federal assault on 4th day of battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia
Federal assault on 4th day of battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia
Battle of Petersburg: Battle of Weldon Railroad, day 1 of a 3-day battle
The Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as the Second Battle of the Weldon Railroad, fought August 18–21, 1864, south of Petersburg, Virginia, was the second attempt of the Union Army to sever the...
Second day of battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, Union forces attempt to destroy Weldon Railroad Confederate supply route
Second day of battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, Union forces attempt to destroy Weldon Railroad Confederate supply route (successful August 21)
Eighth and last day of the battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia, with approximately 3,900 casualties
Eighth and last day of the battle at Deep Bottom Run, Virginia, with approximately 3,900 casualties
Battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, ends with 2,500 casualties
Battle at Globe Tavern, Virginia, ends with 2,500 casualties
Union troops and fleet occupy Fort Morgan, Alabama
Alabama was central to the Civil War, with the secession convention at Montgomery, the birthplace of the Confederacy, inviting other slaveholding states to form a southern republic, during...
Battle of Petersburg: Battle of Reams Station
The Richmond–Petersburg campaign was a series of battles around Petersburg, Virginia, fought from June 9, 1864, to March 25, 1865, during the American Civil War.
British astronomer William Huggins discovers chemical composition of nebulae
British astronomer William Huggins discovers chemical composition of nebulae
Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Jonesboro, Georgia, 1900 casualties
The Battle of Atlanta took place during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
2nd day of battle at Jonesboro Georgia, about 3,000 casualties
The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought on June 27, 1864, during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War. The most significant frontal assault launched by Union Major General William T.
Battle of Berryville, Virginia, Confederate forces retreat in the face of Union strength
The Third Battle of Winchester, also known as the Battle of Opequon or Battle of Opequon Creek, was an American Civil War battle fought near Winchester, Virginia, on September 19, 1864.
Bread riots in Mobile, Alabama
Alabama was central to the Civil War, with the secession convention at Montgomery, the birthplace of the Confederacy, inviting other slaveholding states to form a southern republic, during...
Achille François Bazaine becomes Marshal of France
François Achille Bazaine was an officer of the French army. Rising from the ranks, during four decades of distinguished service (including 35 years on campaign) under Louis Philippe and then Napoleon...
US Civil War: Battle of Coggin's Point, Virginia (Hampton-Rosser Cattle Raid)
US Civil War: Battle of Coggin's Point, Virginia (Hampton-Rosser Cattle Raid)
American Civil War: Grant approves Sheridan's plan for Shenandoah Valley Campaign
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was...
Battle of Martinsburg, Virginia
The Battle of Lynchburg was fought on June 17–18, 1864, as part of the American Civil War. Over 30,000 soldiers were at the battle, including cavalry and infantry.
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia [Opequon], large bloody battle with the Union army defeating Confederate force with
Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia [Opequon], large bloody battle with the Union army defeating Confederate force with over 9,000 casualties
Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia: Confederate General Jubal Early retreats to Brown's Gap after an advance by the Union
Battle of Fisher's Hill, Virginia: Confederate General Jubal Early retreats to Brown's Gap after an advance by the Union army under General Philip Sheridan
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Battle of Fort Harrison, Virginia (Chaffin's Farm, New Market Heights)
The Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought in Virginia on September 29–30, 1864, as part of the...
Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights in Henrico County, Virginia
The Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought in Virginia on September 29–30, 1864, as part of the...
13 Black soldiers among the first Black soldiers to be honored with US Medal of Honor for leading charges against Confed
13 Black soldiers among the first Black soldiers to be honored with US Medal of Honor for leading charges against Confederate fortifications during Battle of New Market Heights, Virginia
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Battle of Saltville, Virginia
Saltville is a town in Smyth and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 1,824 at the 2020 census.
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
Battle of Allatoona: Confederate troops under Major General Samuel G. French fail to dislodge a Union garrison in Bartow
Battle of Allatoona: Confederate troops under Major General Samuel G. French fail to dislodge a Union garrison in Bartow County, Georgia
Battle of Darbytown Road, Virginia (until October 13)
Battle of Darbytown Road, Virginia (until October 13)
Campina Grande, Brazil was established as a city
Campina Grande is the second most populous Brazilian city in the State of Paraíba after João Pessoa, the capital.
Battle at Darbytown Road, Virginia (337 casualties)
Battle at Darbytown Road, Virginia (337 casualties)
Confederate troops occupy Glasgow, Missouri
During the American Civil War, Missouri was a hotly contested southern border state populated by both Union and Confederate sympathizers.
Approximately 25 Confederates make a surprise attack on St. Albans, Vermont
Approximately 25 Confederates make a surprise attack on St. Albans, Vermont
Battle of Westport, Missouri (Kansas City)
Westport is a historic neighborhood and a main entertainment district in Kansas City, Missouri. In the early 19th century, West Port was settled by a group led by American pioneer and tribal...
Battle of Westport, Missouri: Union General Samuel R Curtis defeats Confederate General Stirling Price
Sterling Price (September 20, 1809 – September 29, 1867) was an American politician and military officer who was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army, fighting in both the Western and...
Battle of Marais Des Cygnes River, Kansas (Mine Creek)
The Battle of Marais des Cygnes () took place on October 25, 1864, in Linn County, Kansas, during Price's Missouri Campaign during the American Civil War.
Battle of Boydton Plank Road, VA (Burgess' Mill, Southside Railroad)
Battle of Boydton Plank Road, VA (Burgess' Mill, Southside Railroad)
Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee
Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee
Greek parliament accepts new Constitution
The Second National Assembly of the Hellenes took place in Athens (1863–1864) and dealt both with the election of a new sovereign as well as with the drafting of a new Constitution, thereby...
Helena, Montana's capital, is founded
Helena () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and established on October...
Nevada is admitted as the 36th state of the Union
Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States.
Battle at Reynoldsburg Island near Johnsonville, Tennessee: Confederate troops bombard Union supplies and fleet destroyi
Battle at Reynoldsburg Island near Johnsonville, Tennessee: Confederate troops bombard Union supplies and fleet destroying four gunboats
Battle of Droop Mountain, West Virginia (Averell's Raid)
The Battle of Droop Mountain occurred in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, on November 6, 1863, during the American Civil War. A Union brigade commanded by Brigadier General William W.
Second session of the Congress of the Confederate States of America reconvenes
Second session of the Congress of the Confederate States of America reconvenes
First export of goods from Burrard Inlet, British Columbia, to a foreign country
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged...
Skirmish at Shoal Creek, AL
Skirmish at Shoal Creek, AL
The new Constitution of Greece adopted
The Second National Assembly of the Hellenes took place in Athens (1863–1864) and dealt both with the election of a new sovereign as well as with the drafting of a new Constitution, thereby...
One of the last public executions in England: Franz Muller is hanged for murder in front of a crowd of 50,000 outside Ne
One of the last public executions in England: Franz Muller is hanged for murder in front of a crowd of 50,000 outside Newgate Prison
1st US mines school opens in basement of Columbia University, NY
1st US mines school opens in basement of Columbia University, NY
Confederate retreat at Lovejoy, Georgia
Georgia was one of the original seven slave states that formed the Confederate States of America in February 1861, triggering the U.S. Civil War. The state governor, Democrat Joseph E.
Two-day Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia begins
Georgia was one of the original seven slave states that formed the Confederate States of America in February 1861, triggering the U.S. Civil War. The state governor, Democrat Joseph E.
American Civil War Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia, ends after 650 casualties
The following engagements took place in the year 1864 during the American Civil War. The Union armies, under the command of U.S.
-25] Battle at Ball's Ferry, Georgia (30 casualties)
-25] Battle at Ball's Ferry, Georgia (30 casualties)
Confederate plot to burn New York city fails
The Confederate Army of Manhattan was a group of eight Southern operatives who attempted to burn New York City on or after Evacuation Day, November 25, 1864, during the final stages of the American...
Kilpatrick's 3rd Cavalry Division partially burns a wooden railroad bridge north of Waynesboro, Georgia, before being dr
Kilpatrick's 3rd Cavalry Division partially burns a wooden railroad bridge north of Waynesboro, Georgia, before being driven off by Joseph Wheeler's troops
Confederates under Thomas Rosser ride to New Creek, surprising and capturing more than 700 Union soldiers
Confederates under Thomas Rosser ride to New Creek, surprising and capturing more than 700 Union soldiers
Battle of Spring Hill: Confederate troops under John Bell Hood fail to attack Union forces under John M. Schofield
John Bell Hood (June 1 or June 29, 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood's education at the United States Military Academy led to a career as a junior...
Battle of Franklin, Tennessee: Confederate attack fails, resulting in about 6,200 casualties
Battle of Franklin, Tennessee: Confederate attack fails, resulting in about 6,200 casualties
Skirmish at Millen's Grove (or Shady Grove), Georgia
Skirmish at Millen's Grove (or Shady Grove), Georgia
Skirmish at Rocky Creek Church, Georgia
Georgia was one of the original seven slave states that formed the Confederate States of America in February 1861, triggering the U.S. Civil War. The state governor, Democrat Joseph E.
Skirmish at Thomas' Station, Georgia
Jonesboro () is a city in and the county seat of Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,235 in 2020. The city's name was originally spelled Jonesborough.
Battle of Waynesboro is fought in eastern Georgia between Judson Kilpatrick's Union cavalry and Joseph Wheeler's Confede
Battle of Waynesboro is fought in eastern Georgia between Judson Kilpatrick's Union cavalry and Joseph Wheeler's Confederate cavalry
Battle of Deveaux's Neck, South Carolina
The Battle of Tulifinny was a military engagement of the American Civil War that was fought from December 6–9, 1864 in Jasper County, South Carolina during Sherman's March to the Sea.
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
Stoneman's Raid: Expedition by Union troops into southwestern Virginia
Stoneman's 1864 raid, also known as Stoneman's raid into Southwest Virginia, was an American Civil War expedition by Union troops into southwestern Virginia.
Battle of Fort McAllister, Georgia
The Second Battle of Fort McAllister took place December 13, 1864, during the final stages of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's March to the Sea during the American Civil War.
Battle of Nashville, Tennessee: Union forces under General George Thomas shatters General John Bell Hood's Confederate A
Battle of Nashville, Tennessee: Union forces under General George Thomas shatters General John Bell Hood's Confederate Army of Tennessee
Battle of Nashville ends after 4400 causalities
Battle of Nashville ends after 4400 causalities
-Dec 27th] Battle of Ft Fisher, NC
-Dec 27th] Battle of Ft Fisher, NC
Battle of Gordonsville, Virginia
The Battle of Cedar Creek, or Battle of Belle Grove, was fought on October 19, 1864, during the American Civil War.
Battle of Egypt Station, Mississippi
The Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Battle of Harrisburg, was a battle of the American Civil War fought July 14–15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Famous Births
birth
Alfred Stieglitz is born
Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer, known for american photographer, was born on 1864-01-01.
birth
Qi Baishi is born
Qi Baishi, Chinese painter, known for chinese painter, was born on 1864-01-01. Qi Baishi (1 January 1864 – 16 September 1957) was a Chinese painter, noted for the whimsical, often playful style of…
birth
Ban Johnson is born
Ban Johnson is born
birth
Max Weber is born
Max Weber, German sociologist, jurist, and political economist, known for german sociologist, jurist, and political economist, was born on 1864-04-21.
birth
Richard Strauss is born
Richard Strauss, German musician, known for german composer and conductor, was born on 1864-06-11. Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas.
birth
Alois Alzheimer is born
Alois Alzheimer, German psychiatrist and neuropathologist, known for german psychiatrist and neuropathologist, was born on 1864-06-14.
birth
Alexander Gretchaninov is born
Alexander Gretchaninov, Russian musician, known for russian romantic composer, was born on 1864-10-25. Alexander Tikhonovich Gretchaninov was a Russian Romantic composer..
birth
John Jacob Astor IV is born
John Jacob Astor IV, American businessman, and ''titanic'' passenger, known for american businessman, and ''titanic'' passenger, was born on 1864-07-13.
Notable Deaths
death
Stephen Foster dies
Stephen Foster, American composer and songwriter, known for american composer and songwriter, died on 1864-01-13.
death
Abraham Gesner dies
Abraham Gesner inventor of kerosene, known for inventor of kerosene, died on 1864-04-29.
death
Nathaniel Hawthorne dies
Nathaniel Hawthorne, American author, known for american author, died on 1864-05-19. Nathaniel Hawthorne (né Hathorne; July 4, 1804 – May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1864?
- In 1864, there were 193 significant historical events. Notable events include White chapel murder victim and possible Jack the Ripper victim Mary Ann Nichols (18) weds printer's machinist William Ni, Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Clift Bacon, Battle of Gate Pā (Pukehinahina): 1,700 British troops suffer their worst defeat of the New Zealand Wars at the hands of.
- Who was born in 1864?
- 8 notable figures were born in 1864, including Alfred Stieglitz is born, Qi Baishi is born, Ban Johnson is born.
- Who died in 1864?
- 3 notable figures passed away in 1864, including Stephen Foster dies, Abraham Gesner dies, Nathaniel Hawthorne dies.
People in 1864
Alfred StieglitzQi BaishiMary Ann NicholsGeorge Armstrong CusterDavid FarragutWilliam Tecumseh ShermanJohn D. RockefellerFrancisco Solano LópezJames LongstreetCharles GounodBan JohnsonMax WeberRichard StraussAlois AlzheimerAlexander GretchaninovJohn Jacob Astor IVStephen FosterAbraham GesnerNathaniel Hawthorne