oct 14, 1859 - John Brown
Description:
John Brown and 21 of his followers, trying to spark a slave revolt, captured the U. S arsenal at Harpers Ferry, resulting in a battle where 10 of his men died and he was wounded. He was considered a hero and martyr to the North after he was hung for his actions.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 14, 1859
Now
~ 164 years ago
