apr 12, 1861 - The Battle of Fort Sumter Apr 12 1861
Description:
The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle of the CIvil War. During the bombardmen no Union troops had been killed , but two men died the following day in an explosion that occurred during an artillery salute held before the U.S. evacuation.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago