apr 12, 1861 - Fort Sumter
Description:
Social:The Civil War began when Confederates fired on Fort Sumter. The fort was where tension between the Union and Confederacy had grown and blossomed throughout time. The Battle ended in the surrender of the United States army, that ended up starting the Civil War.
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Date:
apr 12, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago